- present participle of scamper.
scampering
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Who’s the figure in the hoodie scampering across the screens by which Lester and Edward monitor the allegedly vacant facility?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Perhaps it’s impractical to do full-body action shots of barefoot people scampering around a rustic deck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
James Lankford, of Oklahoma, quickly confirmed that he hasn’t gotten a pair from the president before scampering up a set of stairs labeled “Senators Only.”
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
The city was quiet, but scampering down Esk Street in the torrential rain of early evening a racket could be heard in the distance.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
They walked the rest of the way in silence, Clare counting his steps, Gingersnipes scampering to keep up.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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