sprinted

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She watched as Ryan and the Tiger defense allowed three quick goals in the opening minutes and Notre Dame sprinted to a 3-0 lead.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Later he sprinted down the touchline - Jose Mourinho-style - when Shea Charles netted in extra time to, so it seemed, send Saints to Wembley.

From BBC • May 21, 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

On Saturday, the White House Correspondents’ Assn. gala, to celebrate the 1st Amendment, was interrupted when a gunman sprinted past security at the Washington Hilton, where the event was being held.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Above our platform a countdown started from ten, and Regan sprinted over to join me.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin