scrolled

Example Sentences

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Elliott checked and scrolled compulsively, bypassing the parental controls, sneaking down to grab his phone from the family charging unit in the kitchen at night.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

Luka Doncic, dressed in a black T-shirt and pants, scrolled on his phone, cornered off by a wall of reporters who all faced LeBron James looking for reasons behind a postseason dry spell.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Elsewhere, a couple of people scrolled on their mobiles, seemingly incapable of focusing on the big screen.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Valeria's friend Alla Korolyova never deleted their WhatsApp messages and scrolled through them as she spoke to AFP, showing jokes, emojis and photos of baby Kira.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Moss scrolled down to Javier’s name and stared at it for a few seconds, then hit the message button and began to type.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro