A dragonfly hovered over the water, its wings beating rapidly.

Meaning: A dragonfly was staying in the air without moving, and its wings were moving very quickly.

Choice of Words: Hover means to stay in the air without moving. Wings are the parts of a bird or insect that allow it to fly. Rapidly means very quickly.

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• A dragonfly hovered over the water, its wings shimmering in the sun.
• Dragonfly hovered above pond, watching for prey.
• Dragonfly hovered, searching for next victim.
• The bird soared through the sky, its wings beating.
• A lone bird soared through the silent sky, its wings beating rhythmically.
• The bird soared through the air, wings beating.
• Their wings flap, beating the air.
• Dragonfly's wings shimmered in sunlight's glow.
• Helicopter hovered above, its rotors humming.
• Dragonflies hovered near water.