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In an interview with the online publication the Line of Best Fit, Mr. Picton describes it as a “Transatlantic” piece, darting between influences from the U.S. and U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The team filmed fish darting between gorgonian whip coral, and jelly-like orange sea sponges near black coral.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Yamamoto cruised through the first inning, striking out third baseman Yoan Moncado swinging and getting shortstop Zach Neto to look at a called strike three on a darting sinker.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

He looks with darting curiosity and unmistakable contempt at the world around him, but that world is reflected on his face: Its neon signage and passing car lights dance on his eyeballs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

“That...That was a sheyd, wasn’t it?” stammered Daniel, his gaze darting between the shadows where he disappeared and the pair of socks in the grave.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny