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Recent Examples of arrow The Launch's default look is subdued, but the board comes with blue and red Esc and arrow keys for extra pop. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 8 Mar. 2022 Kate came to the bow and arrow on her own, though Clint's years of experience are still a benefit. Christian Holub, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2021 In Bears Ears -- named for the twin buttes that rise above the landscape -- tourists and looters routinely steal ceramic shards, arrow heads and other remnants of the settlements of the Ancestral Puebloan Indians who lived in the area. Arkansas Online, 9 Oct. 2021 Meanwhile, Katurah plays the help, who is readying weapons, from knives to bow and arrow to guns and RPGs in between skits. Rohan Preston, Star Tribune, 8 July 2021 See All Example Sentences for arrow
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Verb
  • After a day of exploring Provence, guests can enjoy the hotel’s dramatic spa set in a former 18th century vaulted stone sable, meal celebrating local cuisine in one of the two gourmet restaurants, private tastings in the hotel’s private cellar, or catching up on some reading in the tranquil garden.
    Josh Max, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • But definitely my feelings were always trying to catch up.
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Developing studio Jump Over the Age put yeoman’s work into Citizen Sleeper’s worldbuilding, especially all the other lonely souls on this starship — each of whom seem to be outrunning something, or someone.
    Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Enhancing Data Security And Identity Verification Each year, cybersecurity threats grow exponentially as business leaders try to outrun bad actors in the race to protect sensitive data.
    Alvin Kan, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • From her vantage point, Maria watches as nearby buildings are overtaken by infected and as her husband targets the bloater, luring him into an empty side street.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Haiti hasn’t had a parliament since the last 10 senators left office in 2022 and its building is currently in a no-go zone that’s been overtaken by armed groups.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
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  • Even then—before the rest of the world went AI-crazy—the CEO of Google DeepMind had a stark warning about the accelerating pace of AI progress.
    Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 Apr. 2025
  • This topic has been brewing for a while, and was accelerated by the injury conversation.
    Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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  • On April 23, the 32-year-old pop star stepped out in New York City wearing a quintessentially New York 'fit, complete with a black turtleneck maxi dress, patent leather pumps, and a pair of oversized black sunglasses.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025
  • His first came on June 15, 2024, when Kate stepped out in public for the first time since her health problems at Trooping the Colour, King Charles III's annual birthday parade.
    Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • As Duren cut-off Brunson’s lane, Bridges created one of his own: His man, Malik Beasley, turned his head towards the paint, and Bridges darted to the top of the key.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
  • From pole, Hamilton darted in front of Verstappen and kept him at bay heading into Turn 1.
    Luke Smith, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Cho noted that Chili’s has managed to significantly outpace the industry, without adding any new food or value news during the past quarter.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
  • With Couture Expression, Johnnie Walker is wagering that ultra-premium exclusivity can still outpace both market softness and tariff uncertainties.
    Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • During the event the horses gallop over natural country terrain, contending with obstacles of logs, stonewalls, water, banks and ditches.
    Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • It’s also called Ghost Riders in the Sky, a reference to an old country song about phantom cowboys galloping after demon cattle.
    Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025

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“Arrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrow. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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