streaked

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They were made to graft by ever-improving Italy in Lille, but eventually streaked away to win 33-8, aided by another classy display from star scrum-half and captain Antoine Dupont.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

I dream of lizards, dark skies, sand dunes and sunsets streaked in rose-mauve and smoky violet, the air heavy with the scent of wet creosote and campfire smoke.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

Even the most upbeat tracks are streaked with darkness, and there’s often an undercurrent of danger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Shadowy shapes streaked past, and—oh, man—something slimy brushed my ankle.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia