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Scuffling first baseman Freddie Freeman also showed some life at the plate, collecting two hits.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2024

Scuffling at the plate lately, the Braves had 11 hits to end Arizona’s six-game winning streak.

From Washington Times • Jun. 4, 2023

Scuffling through an extended stretch for the first time all year, the AL East-leading Yankees finished a 2-5 road trip coming out of the All-Star break.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2022

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From Washington Post • Aug. 30, 2011

Every little wing of wind, Every tilt of breeze, Stirs a sound of frolicking In the tallest trees: Scuffling, shuffling, shouldering, Nudges, nips, and taps, Watch and wait a moment, child— It’s the Chestnut Chaps!

From Zodiac Town The Rhymes of Amos and Ann by Bromhall, Winifred