flash
Example Sentences
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In a flash of lightning, he saw a “huge tsunami-like wave crashing through large trees with a terrifying roar,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
These bursts typically occur when a massive star collapses into a black hole, producing a brief and intense flash of high-energy gamma rays.
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
A flash of superimposed text identifies them as “*Very certified*, extremely serious ballet experts.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
The first flash point of an otherwise largely dull game came when a studs-up challenge from Uruguay defender Araujo on Foden early in the second half went unpunished.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
For a moment, it’s the only flash of colour I can see.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
