scamper

Example Sentences

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As we scampered back along the coastline toward the lighthouse, our footfalls timed in a staccato dance with the incoming tide, I heard Fisher’s chirpy voice.

From New York Times

We took the flash flood warnings seriously and scampered out of canyons at the first drops.

From New York Times

Much of “Servant” is broad and slapstick; in one scene, the president scampers Marx Brothers-style around the executive offices as a Swedish banker chases him for a loan repayment.

From New York Times

Stick scampered to his right on first-and-goal and looked to be readying to run before he tossed to Palmer just before reaching the sideline.

From Los Angeles Times

On Friday, he returned his first NFL kickoff for 37 yards, scampering around the defenders thundering down the middle of the field and making tacklers miss.

From Washington Post