Example Sentences
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Rumbled and feeling somewhat intimidated, McGivern scarpered out of "Fortress Haney", as it was known, and headed back to write up his story.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2025
All I kept thinking as I scarpered out of the Winter Garden was: They didn’t know the territory.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 11, 2022
It was by Stokes' side that Bairstow stared down the abusive spectator, who scarpered when Bairstow responded.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2022
He scrabbled with all four paws, found some purchase, and scarpered up the slope and away.
From Slate ● Jan. 30, 2021
Had to find someone close by to take the injured kid, Mitraillette managed that, and the rest of us scarpered on bicycles and on foot.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
