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To have accepted or received, typically something awarded
“This elegant animal would scoop first prize in any beauty pageant for lemurs.”
Past tense for to scrape (and lift) a portion out with a scooped utensil or tool
“Halve the potatoes, scoop out the flesh, and mash it with the yogurt mixture.”
Past tense for to dig out a hollow or hole
“The conclusion that ice does not scoop out basins may be supported by other weighty arguments.”
Past tense for to take, gather or pick up
“Charlie replied slowly, as if giving careful consideration to her answer, while she continued to scoop up her belongings.”
Past tense for to form a deep recess or notch in a line or surface
Past tense for to report on something, especially something worthy of a news article, before (someone else)
Past tense for to remove a layer of, especially of fat or cream
Past tense for to surpass in skill or achievement
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