Example Sentences

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In 2023, after France had run in seven tries and fans had darted for early exits, Borthwick was clear about the long-term task.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2025

By the time San Francisco’s Christian McCaffrey had darted and dashed and danced, the demoralized Rams were perhaps left with one thought.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2022

The teen had darted out of worship earlier that morning during a quick burst of rain, knowing the storm would rattle his 6-year-old cousin at the children’s service next door.

From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2022

The benefactor of Edwards’ error, though, was Johnson, who had darted through the wreck ahead of Busch and Logano.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2016

He had darted forward to examine something only a few yards away.

From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis