Dodge
Dodge verb - To move suddenly aside or to and fro.
Fly
Fly verb - To move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Dodge the Arrow: Archers somehow have the ability to dodge missiles; instead of dropping at your feet when they miss, they fly on past.
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Instead, you use the dodge to lead the missile to where you want it, then dump "sand"note granules of gravitically compressed lead and let the missile fly into it.
Source: Literature / Star Carrier -
Weaponized Teleportation: Noctis has the ability to warp to weapons he's thrown at walls and enemies, allowing him to dodge gunfire or surprise opponents on the fly.
Source: Video Game / Final Fantasy XV
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