darting

Example Sentences

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Matt said the highlight of the experience would be the blue morpho butterfly from central America, "with iridescent blue wings, darting and flitting" around the space.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

In January, he even sent a photographer stumbling on the red carpet after darting unexpectedly between his legs during a visit by Poland's president.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Women of all ages sat in the waiting room, darting their eyes, looking for connection and distraction.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

“As an athlete you are always told you are engaging in a war of speed, skill and grit,” said Jeong, 31, who defected to the South in 2012 by darting across the Korean Demilitarized Zone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

My eyes are darting around the hallway looking for anyone to help, but they’re all averting their eyes.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell