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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Being a focal point, being at the top of the scouting report.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
Jackson-Bey said his only scouting of Simpson was before the match.
—Rick Kretzschmar, Dallas Morning News, 13 Feb. 2026
Benge’s primary strength is knowing himself, per Holliday’s scouting report.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Jesse Buss was the Lakers’ assistant general manager and director of scouting.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
Jackson-Bey said his only scouting of Simpson was before the match.
—Rick Kretzschmar, Dallas Morning News, 13 Feb. 2026
Benge’s primary strength is knowing himself, per Holliday’s scouting report.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Jesse Buss was the Lakers’ assistant general manager and director of scouting.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Scouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scouting. Accessed 15 Feb. 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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