sprinted

Example Sentences

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Midway through the third quarter, the Spurs sprinted out to a 14-point lead, and it looked like New York’s magical postseason winning streak—11 consecutive wins across three playoff rounds—would come to an end.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

As Philadelphia’s Justin Crawford rushed to track it down, Max Muncy sprinted around third and slid into home, avoiding the tag by catcher J.T.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Later he sprinted down the touchline - Jose Mourinho-style - when Shea Charles netted in extra time to, so it seemed, send Saints to Wembley.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Innocuous as using the term “mother” to describe an actress may ultimately be, it has been proliferated in such an extreme and exaggerated way that the expression has sprinted past “bop” in terms of misuse.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

I sprinted through the meadow and up into the woods.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth