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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Additionally, the Lower Silesia Film Centre (DCF) invited Cardenas on a location scouting trip in the region.
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The multi-position experience, said Craft, helped prepare Mougey for an NFL scouting-and-GM career.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
The scouting staff thought his versatile skill set could be a game-changing trait for defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero’s unit.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
The scouting trips were particularly suspicious to investigators because none of the suspects are over 21 years old, ruling out legitimate visits to bars or clubs.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The multi-position experience, said Craft, helped prepare Mougey for an NFL scouting-and-GM career.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
The scouting staff thought his versatile skill set could be a game-changing trait for defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero’s unit.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
The scouting trips were particularly suspicious to investigators because none of the suspects are over 21 years old, ruling out legitimate visits to bars or clubs.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Scouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scouting. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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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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