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scout

[skout] / skaʊt /




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Veiga was selected and caught the eye of a scout, who decided to take a chance on him.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Those seeking a scout might also be living out of town or simply too busy to endlessly search rental listing sites, Craigslist, Reddit and Facebook Marketplace, and then tour properties.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Ratner’s spokeswoman said the director joined the trip to scout out locations in China for the movie, which is expected to begin filming next year.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

She was discovered by talent scout Roger Bell in a club in Swansea, and released her first single Lost in France in 1977.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Jon sent Tom Barleycorn ahead to scout for them, though the way to the white grove was oft trod and familiar.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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