scouting

Example Sentences

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Then came the Russian drones, possibly carrying more explosives or scouting out the damage done by the missiles.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The corner is scrambled away to Ryan Giggs, who scuffs a shot goalward and a delirious Sheringham sweeps in, scouting over his shoulder to check the offside while wheeling away celebrating wildly.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“It was just this old-school, traditional scouting with the sound of the ball off the bat and the dreams that you had of what this guy could become.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

One position will focus on pro scouting, draft scouting and player development while the other will specialize in analytics, data and the salary cap.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

If Lee had any cavalry at his disposal, they would act as his eyes and ears, scouting ahead and returning with the truth.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly