shooting star
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a usually small meteor that burns with a bright light when entering the earth's atmosphere
- We saw a shooting star while camping in the mountains last night.
- She made a wish when the shooting star crossed the sky.
- The meteor shower was so beautiful, with dozens of shooting stars.
- He gazed at the shooting star, hoping for a change in his life.
- The shooting star disappeared within seconds, leaving only a brief trail of light.
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