scooping

Example Sentences

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Border Patrol agents are typically stationed at the border where their day-to-day work entails scooping up people who have crossed illegally.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

It triumphed in every awards season, scooping several Emmys and Golden Globes, with the show's acting, writing, and directing all receiving recognition.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Sinner, 24, became the first man to complete what is known as the 'Sunshine Double' - scooping both trophies on the hard courts in California and Florida - without dropping a set.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Walmart and Amazon have expanded grocery offerings and are scooping up wealthier consumers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The robots began scooping the rubble into enormous bins.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown