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[ahrk] / ɑrk /


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That work ethic was essential for her Season 3 arc, which found Williams facing some of the toughest acting challenges of her career.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

During the ceremony on Tuesday, judge Meinir Wyn Edwards said there was "no plan or narrative arc in this novel" and that the "clumsy, flawed expression makes the whole thing almost impossible to read".

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

“Eric has stumbled on what for me was the heart of the entire film,” Johnson said of Tony’s arc toward honesty on-screen.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

The results indicate that the mantle beneath the Kermadec island arc melts in the presence of water and at relatively high temperatures, above the sulfide liquidus.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

Matthias leaped nimbly to one side and swung the sword in a flashing arc.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

The film is Marvel's last big-screen outing before Doomsday, the long-awaited culmination of multiple superhero story arcs after Avengers: Endgame.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

"Our research shows that hydrous mantle melting beneath island arcs is a key driver of gold enrichment," says Timm.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

Emotional arcs are readily discernible, and there are surprising shifts in tempo and density.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

In a conversation edited for clarity and length, Scardapane discussed Murdock and Fisk’s arcs in Season 2, “Daredevil: Born Again’s” timely political themes and what to expect in Season 3.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2026

Tally also found herself crashing through the arcs of cold water rising from Shay’s board when it dipped or banked, but at least she knew when a turn was coming.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld

Suddenly, the whale’s dark body arced above the surface before diving down to reveal its tail, or fluke.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

Bath were shocked as Ramm powered through a gap between defenders and arced away from the covering Bailey to score the home side's third try in fewer than 15 minutes.

From BBC Jan. 5, 2025

It arced over the Gulf of Mexico like the four Starships before it that ended up being destroyed, either soon after liftoff or while ditching into the sea.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 13, 2024

Experts who watched videos showing downed power lines agreed wire that was insulated would not have arced and sparked, igniting a line of flame.

From Seattle Times Aug. 26, 2023

Aaron took a jump shot and the ball arced gracefully into the hoop.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

The ultra-fast missiles travel on a high arcing trajectory before crashing down into their target.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

A birthday party had just ended, and he was offered a piece of cake, chocolate with a jelly-bean rainbow arcing across the frosting.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2025

It soars upward and hangs there for four seconds, six seconds, eight—a black meteor arcing against the blue sky.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2025

The familiar approach, arcing towards the stumps, heels kicking up, limbs loose.

From BBC May 23, 2025

With giant, arcing strides, the robot bounded across the meadow in the direction of her son.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown




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