Example Sentences

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The U.S. military has scrambled for counter-drone solutions that don’t require firing a million-dollar missile at a $10,000 drone.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Gibsons has been buying steaks for nearly four decades, but 2025 has scrambled the Chicago-based restaurant group’s formula.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

The White House has scrambled to reach tariff deals with trading partners, most recently with Vietnam, as its 90-day tariff pause nears expiration next week.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2025

M&S has been hit with ransomware, which has scrambled the company's servers rendering computer systems useless.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

Angie is nice to me most of the time, but I guess Olga’s death has scrambled her up, too.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez