scouting

Example Sentences

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He left his job scouting locations for the film industry in 2024 because he found AI could do much of that work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

For a long time, among those scouting in the league, she was viewed as a potential backup point guard, but her shooting ability and defensive consistency has made her a more complete prospect.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Margarita Perez, a 58-year-old architect from Germany, didn't manage to snag a ticket for Saturday but has been scouting the area so she can "stay nearby".

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

It can involve years of scouting and being a master at convincing: directors to sign off, studios to quash other star commitments or investors for whom financing depends on specific names.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

At the far end of the crowd, Annabeth spotted Tyson the Cyclops and Percy’s hellhound, Mrs. O’Leary—who had been the first scouting party from Camp Half-Blood to reach Camp Jupiter.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan