were overflying
- past progressive of overfly.
Example Sentences
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Soon U.S. aircraft were overflying Russia for the attack on Afghanistan—later they got even landing rights in Russia—and U.S. bases were being set up in Central Asia.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2015
Then came the reports from Syria: Russian warplanes were overflying the rebel-held province of Idlib.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 13, 2015
