scooping
- present participle of scoop.
Example Sentences
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Videos from the response on Saturday show helicopters scooping up large quantities of water before dropping it on affected areas.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Now it doesn’t really have any exclusive or defining titles, yet Microsoft spent billions scooping up IPs with nothing to show for it.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
It triumphed in every awards season, scooping several Emmys and Golden Globes, with the show's acting, writing, and directing all receiving recognition.
From Barron's ● Apr. 6, 2026
Walmart and Amazon have expanded grocery offerings and are scooping up wealthier consumers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2026
On the corner, a white woman is scooping up her dog’s poop with her plastic bag-covered hand.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
