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But Kennard may have surprised even himself when he drove against Houston’s Jabari Smith, U-turned, scampered back outside the three-point line and drained a three from the wing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Pressure’s been around the Olympics since Coroebus of Elis scampered in his bare feet, and we’re more sensitive to it now, especially its corrosive effects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Baena scampered through on goal and beat Joan Garcia, barely celebrating because he could sense the linesman's raised flag behind him.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

Wing Jess Breach, winning her 50th cap, scampered in shortly after from Zoe Harrison's over-the-top miss pass to cut Australia's lead to 7-5, but England's discipline and drills remained scrappy.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025

Clever Bruno must have jumped down off the table and scampered off into some corner or even down a small hole.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl