kite-flying

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kite-flying (British & Australian)

the act of telling people about an idea or plan so that you can find out what they think about it Mr Baker's hint about US intervention in the war was undoubtedly an exercise in kite-flying.

See fly a kite, Go fly a kite!

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KITE-FLYING IS A VENERABLE SPRING TRADITION, but in our family it also has religious significance. Kite rite: looking for a good metaphor for the spiritual journey this ... by Wells, Elizabeth / U.S. Catholic The kite-flying date was re-scheduled for May 20, 2005, with arrangements proceeding full speed ahead. Philanthropists vow to keep seeking a just peace on both sides of ... by Twair, Samir / Washington Report on Middle East Affairs Her cousin Teddy is coming to visit, and Dad promised to take them all fishing, kite-flying and bird-watching. Willimena Rules! Rule Book #2: How to Fish for Trouble by Rust, Suzanne / Black Issues Book Review More results

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KITE-FLYING IS A VENERABLE SPRING TRADITION, but in our family it also has religious significance.

Kite rite: looking for a good metaphor for the spiritual journey this ... by Wells, Elizabeth / U.S. Catholic

The kite-flying date was re-scheduled for May 20, 2005, with arrangements proceeding full speed ahead.

Philanthropists vow to keep seeking a just peace on both sides of ... by Twair, Samir / Washington Report on Middle East Affairs

Her cousin Teddy is coming to visit, and Dad promised to take them all fishing, kite-flying and bird-watching.

Willimena Rules! Rule Book #2: How to Fish for Trouble by Rust, Suzanne / Black Issues Book Review

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