scoop

Example Sentences

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For weeks it appeared that Netflix would scoop up Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

He’s been known to scoop up shares before, including in 2023 when financial stocks sold off in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank’s failure.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Asked how close he was to making a decision on strikes, he told reporters: "I'd rather not tell you. You would have the greatest scoop in history, right?"

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

The prospect of tariff refunds is the latest opportunity in the world of claims trading, where investors scoop up rights tied to everything from tax refunds to bankrupt companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Instead, I say, “Right on, Coach” as the four of us scoop up our foils and line up.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes