scurrying

Example Sentences

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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

Many state price caps sent insurers scurrying away, especially in coastal and flood prone areas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Flames and smoke erupted from a luxury hotel on Dubai's Palm, the landmark, palm tree-shaped development of land reclaimed from the sea, after a loud bang sent passers-by scurrying for cover.

From Barron's • Feb. 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 hulking tiger stepped toward a cluster of demons, and its roar sent them scurrying behind Nergal.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda