flutter

Example Sentences

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As the other arm came up, he quit frog-kicking and began to flutter his feet, settling into a steady swimmer’s crawl.

From Literature

Jeremy screamed and flung himself across the bed, causing the dragon to flutter into the air.

From Literature

The Empire State Building in bustling Manhattan is now equipped with super sensitive microphones, tuning into bird calls and the slightest flutter of insects amid the cacophony of the concrete jungle.

From The Wall Street Journal

When I reach for the book, however, a little slip of paper comes fluttering out.

From Literature

Gelifen nipped Mal in greeting and then crouched over a bowl of cream, his long tail twitching, his wings fluttering with pleasure.

From Literature