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Also up for discussion are Brazil's vast reserves of rare earth minerals -- crucial for the production of high-tech goods -- which Washington is scrambling to invest in.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

With Saudi Arabia walking away, a new board is scrambling to find funds to sustain the league beyond this 2026 season.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The aviation industry is scrambling to recruit people for these jobs, which don’t require college degrees, are AI-proof and can earn more than $100,000 after a few years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

But now the restaurant is "scrambling to do something to stay afloat" and figure out "what can be done without a gas connection", sous chef Dhruv Thapliyal told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Clove is scrambling backward on all fours, like a frantic insect, too shocked to even call for Cato.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins