scampered

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But Kennard may have surprised even himself when he drove against Houston’s Jabari Smith, U-turned, scampered back outside the three-point line and drained a three from the wing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Pressure’s been around the Olympics since Coroebus of Elis scampered in his bare feet, and we’re more sensitive to it now, especially its corrosive effects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Baena scampered through on goal and beat Joan Garcia, barely celebrating because he could sense the linesman's raised flag behind him.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

On the Giants’ opening drive against the Los Angeles Chargers, Dart scampered for a 15-yard touchdown run in what turned into a 21-18 victory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 29, 2025

Holding her stomach, she scampered into the hall.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas