streaked

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But as the group stepped outside to head to another nearby venue, something unusual streaked across the night sky.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Thousands of stranded tourists are scrambling to evacuate on the few flights that are going out after smoke from blazing luxury hotels and other damaged sites streaked the glitzy Dubai skyline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 18, 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

Red paint streaked the sides and a lazy curl of smoke ribboned from the top.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn