as in to fly
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings
once humankind learned how to aviate, the world became a much smaller place
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Its reusable first stage is built to fly at least 25 times, the company has said.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
8 Jan. 2025 -
News network helicopters, on standby at nearby Van Nuys airport, are not permitted to fly near the area.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Jan. 2025
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Lionsgate has several festivities planed including special events, anniversary screenings, new experiences, and new collectible merchandise, culminating in the release of Ballerina: From the World of John Wick next year on June 6.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2024
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But other residents want the initiative to move ahead as planed, asserting that the changes will make the corridor safer for pedestrians and bicyclists.—
Stephanie Lam,
The Mercury News,
9 Sep. 2024
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AccuWeather predicts snow will fall in Philadelphia during the Rams-Eagles game while Buffalo's evening temperatures will hover in the high teens.—
Jim Sergent,
USA TODAY,
19 Jan. 2025
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But our lives in Los Angeles are largely outside: This is a city that dines outdoors all year long, where winter temperatures hover in the 60s and surfers are in the water in January.—
Katharine Gammon,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2025
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Sun Princess is sailing Bahamas and Caribbean itineraries through March before returning from the Mediterranean to home Port Everglades next November.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2025
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If new cruise ships sailing out of Port Canaveral like Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Treasure, Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, and Norwegian Cruise Line’s Aqua bring you to the area, plan some time to explore before or after your sailing.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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Three low-flyers wing an elderly man in the face and don’t miss a flap, his Ray Bans go flying.—
Jonathan Rowe,
SPIN,
18 Dec. 2024
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But the first real shocker came at Saturday Night’s Main Event when Rhodes brought back WWE’s classic winged eagle championship only to take the easy way out to leave with that belt in hand.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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“Aviate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviate. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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