Example Sentences

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It was a counterintuitive choice, turning the guy who led the country in touchdown passes into a rusher whose gangly 6-foot-5 frame sometimes made it look like he was sprinting on a frozen lake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Jaxson Hayes was sprinting down the court in the second quarter, doing his best to keep up with the fast break the Lakers were running.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2023

Crawford hustled to the ball, picking it up while avoiding Moreno, who was sprinting toward the bag.

From Washington Times • May 28, 2023

I felt like I was sprinting flat out.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2023

The Giant was sprinting down the High Street.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl