darting

Example Sentences

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The “underwater city” of a barrier reef bustles with activity, with vibrantly patterned fish darting busily between corals and sea sponges.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The team filmed fish darting between gorgonian whip coral, and jelly-like orange sea sponges near black coral.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Yamamoto cruised through the first inning, striking out third baseman Yoan Moncado swinging and getting shortstop Zach Neto to look at a called strike three on a darting sinker.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

The Meta boss appeared in a dark suit and gray tie, his signature chestnut curls slightly mussed, darting occasional nervous looks at the jury and the 20-year-old plaintiff, who sat in the courtroom gallery.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

“Are you okay?” he asked, his eyes darting around, trying to read my face.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen