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

The title, pulled from the pastime’s rich glossary, refers to an arced throw of such deliberately underwhelming velocity that it confounds the batter.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 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

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

My other arm arced in front of us, the way I’d seen Styx do.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon