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sprinted

  • past participle
    of sprint.
    sprint
    verb (used without object)
    to race or move at full speed, especially for a short distance, as in running, rowing, etc.
  • past tense form
    of sprint.
    sprint
    verb (used without object)
    to race or move at full speed, especially for a short distance, as in running, rowing, etc.

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Springboks took advantage of the alterations when another loose kick was worked to wing Williams who sprinted away for the bonus-point try.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

In contrast, Spain have been the hardest-working of the final four as they've run, sprinted and pressed the opposition the most out of the semi-finalists.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

One asylum seeker sprinted into the courthouse, hours after her early morning hearing appointment in early June, her flip flops barely holding together as she frantically ran up and down the hallway.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

Instead, defender Nuno Mendes sprinted in and drove a low, left-footed strike into the bottom of the net.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

With these words, he sprinted across the sand until he disappeared into the night.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn