scampering
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Perhaps it’s impractical to do full-body action shots of barefoot people scampering around a rustic deck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
James Lankford, of Oklahoma, quickly confirmed that he hasn’t gotten a pair from the president before scampering up a set of stairs labeled “Senators Only.”
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
From the passenger seat, I often spotted rabbits fleeing down dirt roads and scampering under bushes, many joined by red-legged partridges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
The Queen's dog, Moley was seen scampering around the King's feet as he composed the letter, and recounted his seven-decade friendship with the broadcaster.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
The roads were unpaved and dirty, and filled with hungry, undernourished children scampering around half-naked.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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