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

Even index-fund providers are scurrying to change their rules so they can stuff hot IPOs into indexes as fast as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 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

A huge downpour hit the stadium, sending fans scurrying as there is no roof yet, and those who remained saw Escandell deny Robert Lewandowski a potential fourth with a fine save.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

Mostly she avoided them and everyone else, hiding when she could, scurrying along hidden, secret paths around the village, her head down and shoulders hunched.

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman