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fluttered



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Amid fading light, the delicate fledglings fluttered in a wind portending a storm.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 21, 2025

Blue-and-white Israeli flags fluttered in the wind, as mourners held the young lieutenant's portrait alongside a homemade banner reading: "We will remember forever."

From Barron's Nov. 11, 2025

My heart fluttered so quickly and irregularly it made me see spots, landing me in the hospital for monitoring.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 23, 2025

The album covers fluttered like the display on a slot machine.

From Slate Aug. 4, 2025

Brightbill fluttered his wings and squawked, “Ma, don’t go anywhere near the poison tide! We can’t risk your safety. You’re too important to the island.”

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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