Example Sentences

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Small mammals will scamper at Gnatalie’s feet again.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2024

Cute little goats will scamper up the 16-foot-tall Goat Mountain, and the very first tractor purchased for the farm will be set out for a tractor pull.

From Washington Post • Sep. 15, 2022

This youngster, ably played by Frank Dolce, will scamper in and out of Mr. Sexton’s modern-dress production, camouflage backpack in tow, playing both victims and victors at various points.

From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2011

They will scamper up almost any upright object�trees, poles, buildings�and soon strike up a joyous racket, marking nuptial rites after being buried alive for 17 years.

From Time Magazine Archive

You will run after him; he, on his part will scamper away from you, and you will take pet at it.

From A Treatise on the Art of Dancing by Gallini, Giovanni-Andrea