fly into
phrasal verb
flew into; flown into; flying into; flies into
: to be overcome by (sudden extreme emotion)
He flew into a rage.
They flew into a panic.
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Does that now look risky from a physical safety standpoint with missiles flying into Qatar?
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 June 2025
Del Norte High’s top graduates in the Class of 2025 are looking forward to flying into their futures.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
However, there may be cases when a carrier is still flying into a destination other carriers have suspended flights to, or travelers simply feel uneasy about going there.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 24 June 2025
The search continued Thursday, when county dive team members were flown into the area by helicopter, but it was called off early due to poor underwater visibility, strong currents and unsafe flying conditions caused by increasing winds.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 23 June 2025
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 June 2025
Del Norte High’s top graduates in the Class of 2025 are looking forward to flying into their futures.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
However, there may be cases when a carrier is still flying into a destination other carriers have suspended flights to, or travelers simply feel uneasy about going there.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 24 June 2025
The search continued Thursday, when county dive team members were flown into the area by helicopter, but it was called off early due to poor underwater visibility, strong currents and unsafe flying conditions caused by increasing winds.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 23 June 2025
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“Fly into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly%20into. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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