scooping

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And if you don’t get SpaceX shares, think about scooping up shares of two other high-profile private companies before they are public— ChatGPT owner OpenAI and Claude parent company Anthropic.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Border Patrol agents are typically stationed at the border where their day-to-day work entails scooping up people who have crossed illegally.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Sinner, 24, became the first man to complete what is known as the 'Sunshine Double' - scooping both trophies on the hard courts in California and Florida - without dropping a set.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The Shah boarded a plane, scooping a fistful of Iranian dirt on his way out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

A moment later the toilet flushes and water runs, then she bursts out the door, rushing around scooping clothing from the floor.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen