Example Sentences

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The Polish air force said on X it had scrambled military aircraft to protect its airspace in regions bordering Ukraine, as it usually does in the event of large‑scale Russian strikes.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

Those who had scrambled to get seats on were treated to the full Alcaraz show, the Spaniard laughing and joking with the crowd and trying out the occasional trick shot.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

The volunteer group had scrambled there quickly enough, it seemed, to keep it from being a full-blown raid.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2025

Lawyers had scrambled to get the order after media reports confirmed what their clients had told them: Removals to Libya appeared imminent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

Now, he had scrambled over the third gate, and he was in the field next to the one that belonged to Warings.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill