shooting star
Example Sentences
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The concepts floated to “taking your shot” and “shooting stars,” and the design started to take shape.
From Los Angeles Times
But from my seat in the corner of Climate Pledge, I saw more than a shooting star.
From Seattle Times
It is not rare for comets to create shooting stars.
From New York Times
The Perseid meteor shower in August might just be the most famous of shooting star shows, as summer weather conditions are typically ideal for viewing.
From Seattle Times
The moon, nearly full, will be bright in the sky, obscuring the view of most shooting stars, but with clearing clouds, you may just get lucky and catch a few.
From Seattle Times
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