scoop

Example Sentences

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It also may be a good time to scoop up some former market darlings that are now on sale.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Meanwhile, Indian oil refiners—now armed with a waiver from the U.S. to start buying Russian crude again—have swooped in to scoop up Moscow’s exports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

He raises his right arm just in time to scoop it into his chest for a touchdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

He’s been known to scoop up shares before, including in 2023 when financial stocks sold off in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank’s failure.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

“Using baskets you weave yourselves, you will scoop fish from the stream. Then you will gut, roast, and eat your prey.”

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth