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like an arrow



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Instead, most bats flew like an arrow directly across the road at a height at which they would collide with vehicles.

From Slate Apr. 28, 2026

The machine, which looks like a mini plane with wings, is placed on a launchpad, stretched like an arrow on a crossbow and then shot into the air.

From BBC Mar. 26, 2025

With each handstand — extending vertically like an arrow — Esparza’s teammates roared.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 15, 2025

“Time doesn’t creep like a worm or fly like an arrow anymore,” Cee observes.

From Seattle Times Oct. 3, 2022

Frank’s close-cropped hair pointed forward like an arrow, making his gaze even more intense.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan




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