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were darting
  • past progressive of dart.

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An eye tracker recorded where participant's pupils were darting to compare against the ear sounds, which were captured using a microphone-embedded pair of earbuds.

From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2023

Her cubs were darting around the trap, making little bawling noises.

From Slate • Aug. 9, 2015

And all the while his eyes were darting anxiously about.

From The New Yorker • Sep. 25, 2014

His eyes were glazed, they were darting everywhere.

From The Guardian • Jul. 18, 2012

Aunt Kitty’s eyes were darting between the trunk and the carpetbag, and I could tell she suspected one of them held Mr. Maroney’s stolen loot.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan