scurrying

Example Sentences

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They call it “speed running,” slang for trying to beat a video game as quickly as possible, scurrying around hazards and taking shortcuts to skip through levels.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 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

A huge downpour hit the stadium, sending fans scurrying as there is no roof yet, and those who remained saw Escandell deny Robert Lewandowski a potential fourth with a fine save.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

The bustle of the Christmas season means phone calls to loved ones, emails answered in a hurry before scurrying off to see family, and frantic online searches for last-minute presents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

Root slammed a clenched fist onto the table, sending a spiderweb of cracks scurrying across the surface.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer