scoop
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Instead—during a summer when other players were inking deals north of $250 million—Brunson sat in the NBA’s bargain bin, and the Knicks could scoop him at just the 46th-highest salary in the league.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Ian said he would not pay £3.85 for a single scoop.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Barton-on-Sea in Hampshire was named Britain's cheapest seaside destination for ice cream, with a single scoop costing an average of £1.95.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
This year it expects to hit similar levels, partly to scoop up talent when others are shying away, said Bruce Buchanan, its co-founder and chief executive.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
After they said grace, Felix took a massive scoop of spaghetti and poured a ladle of sauce on top.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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