sprinted

Example Sentences

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Midway through the third quarter, the Spurs sprinted out to a 14-point lead, and it looked like New York’s magical postseason winning streak—11 consecutive wins across three playoff rounds—would come to an end.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The 37-year-old India legend then pointed to the stands as RCB's players sprinted out on the field to celebrate.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

A group of “spirit runners” — a Native American tradition of bringing prayer — sprinted through the heart of Jackson forest as rain poured through the canopy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Innocuous as using the term “mother” to describe an actress may ultimately be, it has been proliferated in such an extreme and exaggerated way that the expression has sprinted past “bop” in terms of misuse.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Lincoln sprinted ahead and saw Garfield on the floor of the ladies' waiting room with his eyes closed, surrounded by several people.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow