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flashes

  • plural of flash.
  • present tense form of flash (3rd person singular).

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Everything was real and “in camera” and that she was so in the zone that she barely remembers any of it, only flashes.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Since, the team has had more downs than ups at the position, although it saw some flashes last season from rookie Oronde Gadsden II, a talented pass catcher.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Gabriel Martinelli, who showed flashes of his quality playing for Brazil, is another player the Gunners could be open to selling this summer.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

When a charged particle passes through a scintillator, the material gives off tiny flashes of visible light.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

Another crack of thunder booms and lightning flashes.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone