arced

Example Sentences

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Suddenly, the whale’s dark body arced above the surface before diving down to reveal its tail, or fluke.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The title, pulled from the pastime’s rich glossary, refers to an arced throw of such deliberately underwhelming velocity that it confounds the batter.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2025

Lawrence's bending shot scuffed a post, while Barisic arced a dipping free-kick form 20 yards off the crossbar.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2023

Experts who watched videos showing downed power lines agreed wire that was insulated would not have arced and sparked, igniting a line of flame.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2023

It arced high—so high it appeared like a second sun, or the start of a second rip—before dropping down behind a cluster of palaces.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia