darting

Example Sentences

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Matt said the highlight of the experience would be the blue morpho butterfly from central America, "with iridescent blue wings, darting and flitting" around the space.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Women of all ages sat in the waiting room, darting their eyes, looking for connection and distraction.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

He looks with darting curiosity and unmistakable contempt at the world around him, but that world is reflected on his face: Its neon signage and passing car lights dance on his eyeballs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The kid from Spain plays outrageous, complete tennis, has kept himself healthy despite darting around the court like a caffeinated hummingbird, and has only one true rival on tour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

“My apologies,” Celia says, her eyes darting back to the shadows, but her father has vanished.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern