streaked

Example Sentences

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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

When part of a SpaceX rocket re-entered Earth's atmosphere exactly a year ago, it created a spectacuglar fireball that streaked across Europe's skies, delighting stargazers and sending a team of scientists rushing towards their instruments.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

With one shoe on and one shoe off, his clothes in rags, and his body streaked with oil, Alex knew he must look a strange sight.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz