scuttling

Example Sentences

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The scuttling of too many legs, combined with the spider’s habit of suddenly vanishing from sight, give even the most stalwart observer a case of the shivers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The EU ended up accepting it instead of scuttling a deal altogether.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

But the deal between the firm and the harbour board fell through, and the contract went instead to another company which then carried out the scuttling.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

Discovery, has become nearly as renowned for scuttling finished films in recent years as it is for releasing them.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024

Three large black spiders were scuttling around inside it.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling