streaked

Example Sentences

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Iranian missiles streaked toward bases in Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 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

Or a stir-fry streaked with carrots, peas, more red cabbage and glossy peppers catching the light.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Loic Meillard won the Swiss men's team their fourth Olympic gold in the five alpine skiing events in Bormio when he streaked to victory in the slalom on Monday.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

I was grubby, sweat streaked, comprehensively bushed, and rank enough to turn heads.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson