sprinted

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Innocuous as using the term “mother” to describe an actress may ultimately be, it has been proliferated in such an extreme and exaggerated way that the expression has sprinted past “bop” in terms of misuse.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Authorities detained Allen April 25 after he sprinted past U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Advanced Micro Devices sprinted from the $200 mark to $300 in less than one month and that was before Fridays surge.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

MacIntyre then twice made birdie before immediately dropping a shot in his final round, and Spaun sprinted to the clubhouse lead with three birdies plus an eagle on the driveable 17th.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Seven carefully slid the two heavy boxes atop the pile in Pixel’s arms and watched as she practically sprinted up the hill toward the side gate entrance of a bright orange house.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega