rushes
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Factory orders in long-struggling Germany unexpectedly posted a sharp jump in November, boosted by higher demand for defence equipment as Europe rushes to rearm, official data showed Thursday.
From Barron's
The storm has dumped inches of rain across the region and triggered mud and debris flows, knocked down trees and sparked several river rescues as the water rushes downhill from the mountains to the ocean.
From Los Angeles Times
Friends arrive, and she rushes over to greet them.
From Los Angeles Times
When the Underdog balloon gets loose during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, the group rushes to the roof to watch only to realize they are locked out of the apartment.
From Los Angeles Times
Similarly, highly energetic water rushes out of a cavity when another molecule arrives, giving that incoming molecule an open position.
From Science Daily
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