streaked
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A meteor streaked across the New York City area in broad daylight on July 16, 2024, producing a sonic boom as it passed just south of the Statue of Liberty.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
Ward sat seventh after the floor exercise, but streaked into the lead after a splendid performance on the pommel - routinely his strongest event.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Some supporters hurried to work still wearing Spain jerseys, while others had red and yellow face paint streaked across their cheeks.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
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
It ran in the barber shop and streaked up one side of the chair where Mr. Perry was shaving someone.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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