Example Sentences

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The Apache was scanning the night sky for Iranian threats to commercial ships below shortly after 1 a.m. local time on Tuesday when the drone detonated directly in front of it, U.S. officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Anxiously scanning the horizon, hoping that a brilliant force will leave the masses forever changed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He stayed calm and still, quickly scanning his surroundings for other grizzlies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

He kept a tab open on each of his devices and spent hours a day logging onto FIFA’s website and scanning prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Out of bed, I riffle through my handbag until I come up with my notes from the pension bureau, scanning over them, looking for something to quiet my brain.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse