sprinted

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ChatGPT has continued to significantly outpace Claude in weekly U.S. downloads, though for a brief period in March, Claude sprinted ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

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

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

When Samir finally managed to stir the limp camel, the creature ambled to its feet, staggered around in a flustered circle, and sprinted away before Samir could grab its bridle.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri