scoot over
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Taylor, who is Black American, and Ruiz Taylor, who is Mexican American, smile when remembering how the dirt roads in Section 14 were so narrow that cars had to scoot over to pass each other.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2024
I scoot over and gently touch him on his right shoulder.
From Golf Digest • Oct. 23, 2018
It’s all about throwing lanes, and he knows the game so well and so naturally that he can just scoot over and find that throwing lane.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2013
Parise beat Doughty to the puck, pushed it to his forehand and jammed it into the net before Quick could scoot over to block his shot.
From New York Times • Jun. 10, 2012
Either guilt or embarrassment forced me to my feet, and she mumbled her thanks and pushed in beside Jane and Guylinda, who woke just long enough to marginally scoot over for her.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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