scouting
noun
scout·ing
ˈskau̇-tiŋ 
1
: the action of one that scouts
2
often capitalized
: the activities of various national and worldwide organizations for youth directed to developing character, citizenship, and individual skills
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Furphy, 19, is on a fact-finding mission at the week-long scouting event.
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
Deeper into the scouting process, Brown — who was the offensive coordinator for Bryce Young in his rookie season with the Carolina Panthers — was impressed with Williams’ intangibles.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2024
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
Deeper into the scouting process, Brown — who was the offensive coordinator for Bryce Young in his rookie season with the Carolina Panthers — was impressed with Williams’ intangibles.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for scouting
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scouting
noun
scout·ing
ˈskau̇t-iŋ
1
: the action of one that scouts
2
often capitalized
: the activities of the various Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups
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