rushing
Americannoun
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Young adults are rushing home to crunch the numbers before they decide if the date actually went well.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
It has not been uncommon for the goalkeeper to sit on the turf and signal for the physio, with all the other players rushing to the technical area for a team talk.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The woman told the judge she then saw Stout blend into the crowd of people rushing to evacuate from the Alligator Hole swimming area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Rather than rushing to validate the president’s claims, chief political anchor Bret Baier immediately offered a stark, legally cautious disclaimer to his audience.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
The first day, it was so crazy in the cafeteria with everyone rushing to grab tables that I just ran out, clutching my bagged lunch from home.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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