scurrying

Example Sentences

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Even index-fund providers are scurrying to change their rules so they can stuff hot IPOs into indexes as fast as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Slowly rolling through this scene, we spotted two critters scurrying along the roadside — fist-size creatures hopping on their back legs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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

Jackson sent S.Q. and Regina scurrying away—probably to notify Mr. Curtain—and started up the hill with Jillson and Martina close behind.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart