Example Sentences

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The team is rushing to get him ready in the hopes he can play at some point in the three-game group stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The U.S. is rushing to build infrastructure to stay ahead of China in the AI race, but consumer backlash is snowballing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

As far as they’re concerned, Benny is rushing a frat and working toward becoming a hedge fund bro, and Grace’s seemingly perfect ex-boyfriend is still softening her hard edges.

From Salon • May 17, 2025

He's in a hotel and no one is rushing to see him, except the press.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2024

And then I'm at the police station and my moms is rushing in and I’m standing up and shouting her name, Mom!

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña