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scoop

[skoop] / skup /
NOUN
utensil, tool for shovelling
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NOUN
previously secret information that is suddenly public
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He struck five sixes, including one trademark scoop and a towering six over long-on, before being dismissed in the eighth over.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

For weeks it appeared that Netflix would scoop up Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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

Asked how close he was to making a decision on strikes, he told reporters: "I'd rather not tell you. You would have the greatest scoop in history, right?"

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

But when Sneaky’s running back fumbles a few minutes later, and I scoop the ball up and run for a touchdown, I forget all about Antwan and jump up screaming.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist