scoop

Example Sentences

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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

On Thursday, Bethell cracked a switch hit off Varun Chakravarthy, played a delicate reverse scoop off Hardik Pandya and, with flowing hands and flashing wrists, stroked the ball to all parts.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 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

It was exciting to scoop out such prizes so easily, knowing they were all mine for a change, and my mouth watered at the feast I was going to have.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo