no-fly zone

noun

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: an area where military airplanes are not allowed to fly during a conflict or war

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The island is reportedly subject to a no-fly zone during the stays of members of the royal family or high-ranking officials, preventing any drones from taking unauthorized photos of the Windsors’ family vacations. — Eliza Prosperini, Vanity Fair, 7 Aug. 2026 Ultimately, the Western powers never provided these weapons but did establish a no-fly zone over Iraqi Kurdistan, enabling it to reestablish its autonomy that has since endured to this day. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Around 2,000 soldiers will secure the site, and a no-fly zone over the Bürgenstock mountain will be imposed from June 18 to June 20 to ensure security, the Swiss government said. — Pamela Avila, CNN Money, 18 June 2026 During World Cup matches, there will be a three-mile-radius no-fly zone around the stadium, up to 30,000 feet. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for no-fly zone

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