- present participle of scurry.
scurrying
Example Sentences
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“Speed running” is a video game term referring to players who try to complete games as quickly as possible, scurrying around hazards and taking shortcuts to skip through levels.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
As though it were a regular household chore, people time themselves picking up their pets and children and scurrying into shelters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026
With Bielle-Biarrey having sent Ireland nervously scurrying back towards their line, Charles Ollivon knocked the ball on and let the men in green off the hook.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2026
The winter storm that sent Americans scurrying to buy snowblowers, shovels, and rock salt now has them in a deep freeze.
From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026
Out of the shadows dash creatures of all shapes and sizes: swift, diving bats and scurrying raccoons, fluttery moths and cunning bobcats.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
