arced

Example Sentences

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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

But as the sound of his melancholy horn arced through a sweltering Pasadena afternoon, one couldn’t help but be grateful to still have him here playing, even after losing everything.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2025

Lawrence's bending shot scuffed a post, while Barisic arced a dipping free-kick form 20 yards off the crossbar.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2023

As the ball arced, Forrest closed the gap.

From Washington Post • Nov. 16, 2022

A fireball arced through the crowd and ignited a palm tree.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray