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He should have used the nearby crosswalk, but there aren’t enough of those on the boulevard, so pedestrians routinely skitter and scoot across the street like they’re in a game of Frogger.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026

Though there’s something a little peculiar, in an age of digital verisimilitude, about watching a big-budget movie character scoot around like a Muppet, Favreau was adamant about showcasing the handiwork.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026

Two balls into a new spell, Bumrah got one to scoot into off stump, leaving Stokes to drop his bat and throw out his hands in frustration.

From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2024

But in Seattle streets it’s commonplace for people to walk or scoot through red lights while rushing to transit, and for bus drivers to run reds, a safety hazard that deserves public scrutiny.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 12, 2023

I want to be closer to a window, so I scoot down the row.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour

I have a 3-year-old beagle, and every once in a while he scoots around on his butt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

Andre Esterhuizen scoots down the lefthand touchline, just staying in play, and then delays his pass just enough for Will Porter to hare over the whitewash.

From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2024

Then Villalobos scoots behind two desk chairs and runs out the courtroom door.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 10, 2023

The waning moon sneaks past Jupiter on Aug. 15 and scoots past Mars on Aug. 19.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 29, 2022

Then I lean my head back, and Nora scoots back against the headboard.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

And he didn’t take it Sunday night in Santa Clara, after his Seahawks scooted away from a helpless New England Patriots team in a one-sided 29-13 win.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026

Flanker Karen Paquin scooted in late on to take Canada past the winning margin England had amassed against Australia in Brighton last weekend.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2025

And I scooted back to the Times and passed the story on to the national desk.”

From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2025

Shaquille O’Neal drops a bomb on Jimmy Fallon, copping to the truth about the viral moment where he scooted off the ‘Inside the NBA’ set for a bathroom break.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2025

“No, I never said that—” Mr. Jacobs said, and he scooted away from Moss.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

And Lime's latest move appears to be an attempt to help change habits for commuters - not just those already scooting or pedalling for leisure.

From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026

Dupont quickly made amends, spinning off the back of a ruck in midfield, stiff-arming hooker Tolu Latu onto his back and scooting through a huge gap to score.

From Barron's ● Dec. 28, 2025

The latter tension was explored in a Netflix documentary—Alcaraz scooting off to Ibiza after winning the 2024 French Open instead of grinding for Wimbledon grass as his coach hoped.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025

These liquid chambers alternately bulge and elongate, creating a visible and slow wavelike ripple along a worm’s body, scooting it forward.

From Slate ● Mar. 8, 2024

She clambers forward, scooting to look over Serenity’s shoulder.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day