scouting

Example Sentences

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Then came the Russian drones, possibly carrying more explosives or scouting out the damage done by the missiles.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The corner is scrambled away to Ryan Giggs, who scuffs a shot goalward and a delirious Sheringham sweeps in, scouting over his shoulder to check the offside while wheeling away celebrating wildly.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Jesse was the team’s assistant general manager and director of scouting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“It isn’t the prototypical way that you draw it up,” said David Keller, who led Chicago’s scouting of Murakami.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 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