scramble
verb (used without object)
to climb or move quickly using one's hands and feet, as down a rough incline.
have been scrambling
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present perfect progressiveof scramble.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Microsoft and its rivals have been scrambling to buy up artificial-intelligence hardware at a time when prices for key memory components have skyrocketed, raising questions about profits.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Over the past several weeks, health officials have been scrambling to contain the outbreak of cyclospora, which can cause explosive diarrhea.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Europe, and the UK in particular, are usually highly reliant on imports from the region, and have been scrambling to find alternative supplies.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
Biotech and pharma companies have been scrambling to integrate AI into their businesses as developers like OpenAI and Anthropic launch healthcare tools.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
I should be glad to see the house, for we have been scrambling upwards for quite an hour now.
From Round the Wonderful World by A. S. (Archibald Stevenson) Forrest
