darts

British

/ dɑːts /

noun

(functioning as singular) any of various competitive games in which darts are thrown at a dartboard

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She sort of darts into frame, or she’s crouching, even the movement of her hands as she’s reenacting what might have happened.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Eastern time, then darts back into bitcoin at 4 p.m.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Barry is the founder and president of Matchroom Sport, one of the leading promoters in boxing, darts and snooker, while his son Eddie is chairman of the organisation.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

That proved the difference with Littler hitting just four of his 15 darts at double.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“This is the best essay I’ve ever read on Picasso, you’re going—” Her confused gaze darts from me to Brian.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson

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