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

The missile missed but streaked directly toward the nose of Blea’s F-16.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

When part of a SpaceX rocket re-entered Earth's atmosphere exactly a year ago, it created a spectacuglar fireball that streaked across Europe's skies, delighting stargazers and sending a team of scientists rushing towards their instruments.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

It made little waves that streaked the silver with black and lapped gently against the bulkheading.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt