scoop
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These are almost certainly cutter suction dredgers, of which China has the world's largest fleet: some of them can scoop up 6,000 cubic metres an hour, enough to fill two Olympic-sized swimming pools.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Instead—during a summer when other players were inking deals north of $250 million—Brunson sat in the NBA’s bargain bin, and the Knicks could scoop him at just the 46th-highest salary in the league.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
For a family of four, that comes to £7.80 for one scoop each - roughly half the equivalent cost in Porthmadog.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rich, smoky and thick enough to scoop with chips.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
I unzip my sample collection bag and scoop straws into the bag until I have enough to filter water for our entire lives.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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