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
Trump stood to attention as the "Star Spangled Banner" played and even attempted a greeting in Turkish -- before Turkish fighter jets streaked overhead trailing red, white and blue smoke.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 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
Dismay streaked up Purgatory Hill, his ears flat back against his head, the whites of his eyes wild and terrified.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles