scampered
Example Sentences
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Then he flipped the ball to Walker—who scampered in for his second score of the day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
The rapid Australia wing scampered clear and fed Lonergan for the home side's bonus-point score.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Mikal Bridges scampered back for a leaning, desperate three that swished straight through.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
But Kennard may have surprised even himself when he drove against Houston’s Jabari Smith, U-turned, scampered back outside the three-point line and drained a three from the wing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2026
They scampered to the back wall of the barn and tried to kick out a board so they could crawl out.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
