scout
Example Sentences
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Veterinarians recommend you bring along the bedding your dog regularly uses at home, scout out public rest stops in advance, and request a dog-friendly hotel room.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
In order to find his brother’s killer, Igor joins the police, where, as a “combat veteran, a scout, with an excellent legal and physical training,” he’s immediately given a badge and the rank of lieutenant.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
United's goalkeeping scout Tony Coton pushed for Lammens' signing - against the wishes of Ruben Amorim, who had wanted to bring in World Cup winner Emi Martinez from Aston Villa.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
Braff: I go, “You’re going to learn more on the tech scout than you could in film school.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
He says that Candy is his scout, that if she reports that school is okay and confirms where all the exits are, he might start eighth grade with me and Bob in September.
From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.