streaked

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The top shatters just slightly under a knife, giving way to a plush, chocolate-saturated center streaked with melted pockets.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

They were made to graft by ever-improving Italy in Lille, but eventually streaked away to win 33-8, aided by another classy display from star scrum-half and captain Antoine Dupont.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Franzoni eventually streaked through in second place, just 0.20sec off Von Allmen, who was left clutching his face in relief in the leader's chair in the finish area.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

I dream of lizards, dark skies, sand dunes and sunsets streaked in rose-mauve and smoky violet, the air heavy with the scent of wet creosote and campfire smoke.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

Traces of frosting crusted his chin and gray paint streaked his sweatshirt, but overall he looked good.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn