These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'arc.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2020 See More 2020 Solar flares arc over the sun’s corona, the burning hot outermost layer of gas in its atmosphere. 2020 Strange trails arc through the sky, as if fireworks were being set off in daylight.Īnthony Lane, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2020 Scholl, who’s from Cincinnati, is a computer science graduate, amateur pilot, and longtime aviation buff, but the early parts of his career don’t arc toward aerospace.Īshlee Vance,, 6 Oct. Marta Zaraska, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2020 Bottlenose dolphins arc through the water in unison, for instance, and males of some firefly species harmonize their flashes. 2021 Yet several of the episodes don't really arc toward anything, but rather abruptly end before moving on to the next chapter.īrian Lowry, CNN, 2 Dec.
2021 Combined with a Savoir bed, the florals arc across the headboard in a bright half mandala. Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2021 On her feet once more and hunched in a defense stance, Eggleston watched Gabriel’s loft flutter high and arc down toward sophomore outside hitter Skylar Fields. Britannica Dictionary definition of ARCH : having or showing an amused feeling of being superior to or knowing more than other people an arch look a politician known for his arch humor The novel is never mocking or arch in its tone. John King, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Sep. 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Renderings include a lavish performance area cupped against a ridge-like ramp that would arc through part of the block, allowing elevated views of the surrounding towers. 2022 Enter Fairfield, who ended up becoming a perfect fit with Lewis and her game, especially from beyond the arc.Īlex Murphy, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 25, Jackson dribbled from beyond the arc, drove right, rose high, cocked his hand back and dunked over Hoyas’ Timothy Ighoefe. 2022 During UConn’s win over Georgetown on Jan. Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. Xl Media, cleveland, 5 June 2022 Michigan held the Volunteers to 2-for-18 shooting from beyond the arc and didn't allow a 3-pointer in the second half. Terence Moore, Forbes, 17 June 2022 In 20 games after trying at least seven shots from beyond the arc, Wiggins posted 16.7 points per game. Matt Eppers, USA TODAY, 23 June 2022 In addition to Curry ranking second only to LeBron James on the Forbes list for the league’s top earning players ($92.8 million to $110 million), Curry is the most gifted NBA shooter ever, especially from beyond the arc. Tim Reynolds, ajc, 28 June 2022 But his scoring average was his lowest since 2009-10, and his 3-point percentage - 29.8% - ranked 251st out of 278 NBA players who attempted at least 100 shots from beyond the arc this season.įox News, 28 June 2022 The Mavericks have built their team around Luka Doncic, who likes to create open looks for his teammates beyond the arc by attracting defenders. Recent Examples on the Web: Noun But his scoring average was his lowest since 2009-10, and his 3-point percentage - 29.8% - ranked 251st out of 278 NBA players who attempted at least 100 shots from beyond the arc this season.