shooting star

Example Sentences

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Every now and then, a shooting star blazes over occupants’ heads.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

That weakness coincided with a bearish shooting star on Dec. 22 at the very round $500 number which was also a double top with the Dec. 18, 2024, session.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Round number theory then came into play at $30 with a bearish shooting star candle on March 19.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

On Monday, there was a bearish hanging man; on Tuesday, an engulfing candle appeared; and Thursday registered a shooting star.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Amaroq stumbled, pressed back his ears, and galloped across the tundra like a shooting star.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George