spurted

Example Sentences

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Thus, the Huns were spurted to shift from herders to raiders.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2022

Liam Boyce missed the best of their opportunities, the striker leaped up at the back post and headed down into the ground with the goal gaping, but the ball spurted over the bar.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2022

Inside, Epicenter, the Derby runner-up, was hugging the rail like a life vest and spurted into contention like he had flippers on.

From New York Times • May 21, 2022

A Swede spurted far in front, but with slow, painful motions like someone running in a dream, Bob kept on around the track.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2020

The oarsmen rent the sea in mortal fear and my ship spurted out of range, far out from that deep canyon where the rest were lost.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer