sprinted

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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

On Saturday, the White House Correspondents’ Assn. gala, to celebrate the 1st Amendment, was interrupted when a gunman sprinted past security at the Washington Hilton, where the event was being held.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

MacIntyre then twice made birdie before immediately dropping a shot in his final round, and Spaun sprinted to the clubhouse lead with three birdies plus an eagle on the driveable 17th.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

While bonus eligibility and NIL led plenty of teams to build around players in their 20s, Arizona sprinted in the other direction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Triptolemus sprinted across the room and hopped in his chariot.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan