Sentence examples for scouts from inspiring English sources
The word 'scouts' is correct and commonly used in written English
It can be used as a noun or a verb. As a noun, 'scouts' refers to members of a youth organization (such as Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts) or a group of people who are sent out to gather information or find something. Example: The Boy Scouts went on a camping trip to learn survival skills. As a verb, 'scouts' means to go out to search or examine a particular area, often in search of something specific. Example: The team of archaeologists scouted the area for any evidence of ancient ruins.
White House spokesman Shin Inouye said President Barack Obama welcomed the Scouts' decision regarding gay youth but "continues to believe that leadership positions in the Scouts should be open to all, regardless of sexual orientation".
While some gay-rights supporters praised Thursday's vote by the Boy Scouts of America in favor of formally accepting openly gay scouts, others were disappointed in the group's decision to continue to block gay scout leaders.
"Obviously, for gay scouts like me, this vote is life-changing".
Just the other week, an Indiana legislator pitched a hissy fit over the girl scouts, the US version of the girl guides, accusing them of promoting lesbianism and feminism and, worst of all, working hand in glove with Planned Parenthood.
We have a variety of after-school activities, such as music and Zumba; some children go skating, make contact with their family or go to Scouts.
Village scouts began to patrol the forest, accompanied by district forest officers.
The policy, though, seemed to stem not from the oath but from the Boy Scouts' close association with religious groups, which sponsor about 70% of scout units.
As many of the scouts spoke German, they found useful positions – some were even among the prison police and were able to access the prisoners' files.
"The Boy Scouts are still sending a destructive message".
According to the police Johnson had a small pickaxe, of the type used by Boy Scouts, hidden in his trousers.
The atheist promise will be available to those aged eight and over; prospective Beaver Scouts, aged six to eight, have only to promise to do their best "to be kind and helpful and to love our world".
