scout
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When the truck wasn’t there, they would draw the heavy metal gate closed and lock it, or else pay a scout to sit out front watching, relaying surveillance intel when needed.
From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2026
He bought the £60 resuscitation manikins with the aim of running free life-saving sessions, particularly for young people, and has already led training at local scout groups.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
The rover will scout out a landing site so that the MMX spacecraft itself can later touch down on Phobos.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
Bob Fontaine Jr. was a scout for six MLB teams and drafted Hall of Famers Ozzie Smith, Tony Gwynn and Randy Johnson, in addition to Jim Abbott and many other Angels stars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
The players ran at full strength under the angry glaze of the lights, the first-string offense and defense going against so-called scout teams simulating the offense and defense of the coming week’s opponent.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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Spiering said he’s focused on disciplined spending even as the company scouts out potential acquisitions and manages relationships with governments in Iraq, Argentina and Venezuela.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
At 6-foot-3 with the route-running ability that once made scouts slack-jawed, he still possesses the skills to be a game-changing force at 24.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
After adding more than 15 people to the front office, president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka said, the Lakers were still focused on adding more scouts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The team has added new equipment for recovery and treatment and hopes to bring in more scouts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
He had scouts everywhere—the moment a larger circus showed signs of trouble, Uncle Al would get a telegram and race to the scene.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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