as in flying
travel through the air by the use of wings
for centuries people had been fascinated by the flight of birds
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as in escape
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
a work of 19th-century Romanticism depicting the ancient Israelites' flight from Egypt
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Recent Examples of flight
Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
These records include court filings, witness testimony, flight logs, grand jury materials, and sealed depositions—many of which remain hidden from the public.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
This is even more remarkable considering the city’s flight capacity.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Purposefully designed to have a roomy, relaxed fit around the chest and waist, and made with a soft, breathable fleece fabric, this pullover is the perfect layering piece for chilly flights or lounging at the hotel.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
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The rule also allows for nighttime flight privileges and aerial work with Light Sport Aircraft for sport pilots with additional training.
—Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
These records include court filings, witness testimony, flight logs, grand jury materials, and sealed depositions—many of which remain hidden from the public.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
This is even more remarkable considering the city’s flight capacity.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Purposefully designed to have a roomy, relaxed fit around the chest and waist, and made with a soft, breathable fleece fabric, this pullover is the perfect layering piece for chilly flights or lounging at the hotel.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
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“Flight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flight. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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