scurried

Example Sentences

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Other local residents scurried to take cover in basements.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Trilobites scurried across the seafloor among dense clusters of shelled mollusks.

From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2026

One person scurried away covering her nose, while another confronted Anthony more directly: “How can you handle smelling like that?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

Thousands had excitedly scurried through the entrance gates before sunrise to claim a spot in the huge 5,000-capacity grandstand on the first tee.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

Conner and Doug razzed Teddy as they scurried down the hall, Teddy pulling notes out of his backpack frantically.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence