scoot

Example Sentences

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In the right conditions, the Panzer is fast and maneuverable, allowing soldiers to fire off a few rounds and then scoot away before the Russian side returns fire.

From New York Times

The Ukrainian batteries fired their missiles and then quickly scooted away to different locations, so that Russia would not detect their positions and return fire.

From New York Times

There was a silky luster to how calmly she shifted through jagged positions; in one repeated phrase, she stretched her legs wide, bent a knee and scooted to the side.

From New York Times

Then, he claims, she imperiously scooted away from the scene with nary a care in the world.

From Salon

They lost their MVP, their homegrown hero, Cody Bellinger scooting over to Chicago.

From Los Angeles Times