flitter

Example Sentences

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A flittering nervous energy was planted in my body and would not budge.

From New York Times

But this stretch of land is still and calming, all unobstructed blue sky and vast green lawn cut only by a flittering white kite line — an Ellsworth Kelly-like urban oasis.

From Los Angeles Times

“He had rock star potential — their campaign flittered that away,” said Mike Mikus, a longtime Democratic operative in Pennsylvania and a Lamb supporter.

From New York Times

Their trips Saturday though fog and the occasional flittering snowflakes were vital, though.

From Seattle Times

When I’ve gone hiking with my dog, I rarely feel lonely as I listen to birdsong and watch the great monarchs flitter and flutter.

From Washington Post