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

Fitzpatrick expertly arced in an early shot before his run led to Dylan Smith's dismissal for a clumsy challenge.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2023

They got a bicycle kick in the 45th minute from El Yamiq that arced toward the left post and made the stadium begin a shake that might have lasted to Sunday had it scored.

From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2022

The ball arced into the net, sealing Spain’s surprise ouster from the World Cup amid the deafening roars of the crowd in Education City Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2022

Papi and I got home after midnight, and boy was she mad, even when we told her about my perfect goal shot, arced just right.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina