It continued scanning the area, but no longer behind, only in the front and the sides.

She turned in her seat, scanning the area for damage.

Once the plane is in position, you may scan the area.

They were scanning the area, but hadn't seen the women yet.

Twice he saw his man look out front, scanning the area.

I scanned the area behind me and couldn't see anything.

He sat up quickly, and scanned the area outside the fire.

He was already back to scanning the area for movement.

He moved out with the group, scanning the area for signs of life.

They kept scanning the area, looking for his hiding place.