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

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

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

As she opened her front door, something gray streaked past my feet.

From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli