fluttered

Example Sentences

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Blue-and-white Israeli flags fluttered in the wind, as mourners held the young lieutenant's portrait alongside a homemade banner reading: "We will remember forever."

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

My heart fluttered so quickly and irregularly it made me see spots, landing me in the hospital for monitoring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

The album covers fluttered like the display on a slot machine.

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2025

A lingering scent of smoke clung to the air and snowflakes of ash fluttered down from the sky.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025

Brightbill fluttered his wings and squawked, “Ma, don’t go anywhere near the poison tide! We can’t risk your safety. You’re too important to the island.”

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown