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scout

[skout] / skaʊt /




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A temporary job, part-time work, freelance assignments or an internship can help you earn money and expand your network while you continue to scout for your forever career.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Veiga was selected and caught the eye of a scout, who decided to take a chance on him.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The 18-year-old says the lunch shaming caused him to scout secluded places on his school’s outdoor campus to eat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

She recently started working for the company’s concierge team, helping clients in a way that’s similar to her previous work as an apartment scout.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Now he used those skills to secretly scout out the countryside for his mother.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown




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