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

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

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

The ball arced into the net, sealing Spain’s surprise ouster from the World Cup amid the deafening roars of the crowd in Education City Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2022

Papi and I got home after midnight, and boy was she mad, even when we told her about my perfect goal shot, arced just right.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina