flying

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Travolta’s never been cavalier about his passion for flying and aeronautics, but rarely has he spoken as candidly about the source of that love as he does in “Propeller One-Way Night Coach.”

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

He had logged more than 15,600 flying hours, including nearly 8,600 on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The achievement gives scientists a new way to examine how the brain and body work together to produce complex actions, including walking and flying.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Europeans have meanwhile learned to be more confident from dealing with the Trump administration, and have become more comfortable with flying the flag for the EU, Metsola said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I turned to see what she was seeing, and it was Maeve, flying across the field.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff