streaking
Example Sentences
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Palestinians in east Jerusalem regularly film rockets streaking through the sky from their rooftops.
From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026
Then, holding the stick in her left hand, Murphy slid the puck across the ice to her streaking teammate, who promptly banged it into the back of the net.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
Salty, and streaking, 11 wins in 13 games, impact plays Wednesday night from everywhere.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025
Dotting or streaking the batter with apple butter introduces a punch of deep, spiced fruit flavor.
From Salon • Sep. 27, 2025
Rain beating against the boarded windows, splashing through holes in the roof, streaking the walls.
From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn
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