- present participle of scurry.
scurrying
Example Sentences
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“Speed running” is a video game term referring to players who try to complete games as quickly as possible, scurrying around hazards and taking shortcuts to skip through levels.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
Many state price caps sent insurers scurrying away, especially in coastal and flood prone areas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026
With Bielle-Biarrey having sent Ireland nervously scurrying back towards their line, Charles Ollivon knocked the ball on and let the men in green off the hook.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2026
Sinner raced into a 4-1 lead in the first set as he sent Shelton, who is a year younger at 23, scurrying to all corners of the court.
From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026
It was like being inside an enormous beehive, with a constant buzz and people scurrying everywhere—costumers, stagehands, musicians, the choreographer and his many assistants.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
