scurry

Example Sentences

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Flames and smoke erupted from a luxury hotel on Dubai's Palm, the landmark, palm tree-shaped development of land reclaimed from the sea, after a loud bang sent passers-by scurrying for cover.

From Barron's

He squealed like someone had stepped on his tail and scurried back to the others.

From Literature

The gnome scurried away chanting, “Red for message! Red for message!”

From Literature

Jacob Bethell made an entertaining 55 and Brook a well-placed 53 for England, but Nepal's batting was on a par as they swept and scurried.

From BBC

Quickly Sam scurried back to the No Candy line and stood beside his mother.

From Literature