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
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
Ian said he would not pay £3.85 for a single scoop.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rich, smoky and thick enough to scoop with chips.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
He nodded sadly and hesitated for a moment, and I wished I could scoop the air around me and pull those words back into my mouth.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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