Example Sentences

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Greece’s minister for public order, Michalis Chrisochoidis, said the flames were coursing through a densely forested area with scattered villages, none of which were in direct danger.

From Washington Post • Aug. 16, 2021

On the rare occasion McCoy made a mistake, he’d lock his arms and clench his fists, as if frustration were coursing through his veins.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2020

By the next day, bacteria were coursing through Cohen’s bloodstream.

From Science Magazine • Aug. 20, 2015

Juba’s streets were coursing with soldiers in red berets.

From New York Times • Jul. 8, 2011

Her blood and spirit were coursing fast and her shoulder was hot as though from Lazlo’s real breath.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor