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Discover LudwigThe phrase "actually flew" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to emphasize that something did indeed happen, particularly in contexts where there may be doubt or disbelief about the action of flying.
Example: "Despite the stormy weather, the plane actually flew on time, much to everyone's surprise."
Alternatives: "did indeed fly" or "truly flew".
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"The second airplane actually flew right past us.
"We actually flew cover for this guy," Mr. Purnell recalled.
One bride actually flew past me on a zipwire under the TV canopy.
One grandfatherly-like type character wrote letters, then actually flew across the country to take me to Disneyland.
His approach for eagle actually flew over the green and rolled down into a small valley behind it.
A boarding pass, passport stamp or other evidence should be submitted to prove that you actually flew.
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They were actually flying.
AeroMobil's flying car, actually flying.
He designed a parachute and a model helicopter, which may have actually flown.
In collaboration with Laura Harrington and Ronald Hoy they have analyzed how mosquitoes actually fly.
And they actually fly pretty slowly, only about five miles an hour.
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