scouting
noun
scout·ing
ˈskau̇-tiŋ 
1
: the action of one that scouts
2
often Scouting
: the activities of various national and worldwide organizations for youth directed to developing character, citizenship, and individual skills
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Sullivan spent 22 seasons with the Packers, beginning as a scouting intern in 2003 before earning a full-time position with the team’s football operations department in 2004.
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Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Analysts praised the move, highlighting Sullivan’s extensive scouting background as evindenced by his own philosophy, yet most importantly, the focus will now shift to the coaching search and subsequently franchise quarterback.
—Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Still, the old scouting report on Brown — to force him left — became a talking point again Friday when Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković went out of his way to emphasize how much the All-Star wing has improved on his old deficiency.
—Jay King, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The Bruins have lacked scouting report adherence and defensive consistency the entire season.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Analysts praised the move, highlighting Sullivan’s extensive scouting background as evindenced by his own philosophy, yet most importantly, the focus will now shift to the coaching search and subsequently franchise quarterback.
—Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Still, the old scouting report on Brown — to force him left — became a talking point again Friday when Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković went out of his way to emphasize how much the All-Star wing has improved on his old deficiency.
—Jay King, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The Bruins have lacked scouting report adherence and defensive consistency the entire season.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Scouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scouting. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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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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