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

Fitzpatrick expertly arced in an early shot before his run led to Dylan Smith's dismissal for a clumsy challenge.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

As the ball arced, Forrest closed the gap.

From Washington Post • Nov. 16, 2022

Here the world was enormous, all endless horizon; her words arced and disappeared as though into a wind-chopped ocean.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen