scoot
verb (used without object)
to go swiftly or hastily; dart.
had been scooting
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past perfect progressiveof scoot.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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Earlier this month, Amazon confirmed it is ending field tests for Scout, an autonomous personal delivery device that had been scooting around Kirkland to drop off small packages for residents.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 12, 2022
“But what’s so special about it—?” Meanwhile, perturbed rumors had been scooting around in high places.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
