Squirrels scampered by, gathering nuts.

Meaning: The squirrels ran quickly around the trees, collecting nuts.

Choice of Words: Scampered means to run or move quickly and lightly. Gathering means to collect or bring things together. Nuts are hard-shelled fruits, such as acorns and walnuts.

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• Squirrels scampered along tree trunk, gathering nuts.
• Squirrels scampered up trunk, gathering nuts.
• Squirrels scampered up trees, gathering nuts for winter.
• Squirrels scampered, gathering nuts.
• Squirrels scurried by, gathering nuts for winter's embrace.
• Squirrels scamper, gathering nuts.
• The squirrels scurried about, gathering nuts for the winter.
• Squirrels scurried up trunk, gathering nuts for winter.
• Squirrels scampered, hiding nuts for winter.
• Squirrels scampered, gathered nuts, prepared for winter.