fly into

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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With no barrier, the ball flew into the nearby river, forcing them to jump in to get it. Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026 These abilities range from simple attack speed buffs through to complex spells such as the Titanic flying into the battlefield and exploding. Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 What makes flying into and out of Paro manageable, even as one of the world's most demanding airports, is the preparation. Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026 The Avalanche defenseman's right leg flew into the air before falling to the ice. ABC News, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fly into

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“Fly into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly%20into. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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