dart
noun
a small, slender missile that is pointed at one end and usually feathered at the other and is propelled by hand, as in the game of darts, or by a blowgun when used as a weapon.
was darting
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past progressiveof dart.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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That’s because she was darting around the rocks, seeking the perfect angle to capture the moment with her camera.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2025
As Murkowski was darting to get to the impeachment trial on Thursday, she was asked if she was feeling any pressure.
From Fox News ● Jan. 23, 2020
Philip D. Murphy, a Democratic candidate for governor, was darting back and forth across the street, responding to endless calls for handshakes, hugs and selfies.
From New York Times ● Jun. 4, 2017
The camera was darting around like crazy, and there were a few composed shots that struck me as movie-quality.
From The Verge ● Feb. 1, 2016
A creature was darting from shadow to shadow as it trailed after her.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
