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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

"Some are just hovering, waiting. Others are scout drones. They look the driver right in the eye through the windscreen," she said.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Siegel said she was on the same stretch of road so often that people began to wonder if she was a location scout.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Leah’s friend Pascal was the only one who still came around occasionally, wanting Leah to come out and scout the bush for adventures with him.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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