streaked

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But as the group stepped outside to head to another nearby venue, something unusual streaked across the night sky.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Iranian missiles streaked toward bases in Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

Or a stir-fry streaked with carrots, peas, more red cabbage and glossy peppers catching the light.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Franzoni eventually streaked through in second place, just 0.20sec off Von Allmen, who was left clutching his face in relief in the leader's chair in the finish area.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Thunder cracked, and lightning streaked across the sky like a celestial tree revealing its branches for a split second.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo