darted

Example Sentences

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LAS VEGAS—The front desk agent at the Flamingo hotel was nearly finished checking me in when he darted away.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

So when Bernarr — born Bernarr Ferebee Jr. — darted to the Grammy stage in February to accept his first award, for progressive R&B album for “Bloom,” the viral moment felt perfectly on brand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

She darted home and made it back to Columbia Metropolitan Airport with time for coffee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

I checked out, darted to the coffee shop across the street, and sketched the thing in my notebook: a soft, sturdy pastry — probably yeasted — layered with cheese and black pepper.

From Salon • Nov. 12, 2025

She darted back toward the chair, which now sat empty, the cord that had bound Anat still wrapped loosely around the arms.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny