scurrying

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Index providers—the firms that compile market averages like the S&P 500, the Nasdaq 100, the Russell 1000 and so on—have been scurrying to accommodate these titanic deals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

An over-excited group of fans celebrated the two saves by breaking a pane of glass behind the Kings bench, sending the coaches scurrying and pausing the game for several minutes as workmen repaired the damage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 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

You could hear Ruth May’s creepy pet mongoose scurrying around under the table looking for somebody to drop something.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver