streaked

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

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

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

All four walls had that streaked and grimy look that old rooms got in coal-burning Haarlem.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom