skitter
Example Sentences
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But the road there is littered with skittering, fascinating ideas.
From Los Angeles Times
The striking “Porcelana,” about enduring pain for fleeting pleasure, has a woozy, dissonant arrangement that mixes woodwinds, shrieking strings, and skittering percussion.
As “Alien: Earth” skitters toward its season finale, it’s clear that this being intends to do worse than its sheepish gaze lets on.
From Salon
Even with the heavy focus on the redistricting ballot measure, gubernatorial candidates were also skittering around the convention, speaking to various caucuses, greeting delegates in the hallways and holding private meetings.
From Los Angeles Times
The field of poppies is dazzling; the additional deer, ants and rodents skittering across the golden sidewalk are simply strange.
From Los Angeles Times
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