rushing
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The cruel irony is that this danger is arriving precisely as the world is rushing toward nuclear energy.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
Barclays, for example, has warned that the massive flood of money rushing into stocks is at risk of rushing out just as fast.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Companies are rushing to cash in on “functional snacking,” but experts warn that the health benefits of fiber treats might not be all they’re cracked up to be.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
Innes believes companies will prefer to put their faith in low-cost projects rather than rushing "blindly" into massive expansion.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
Sure enough, staying calm and taking one’s time made the work go that much faster, for without all the scolding and rushing there were fewer mistakes made and everyone kept in good spirits.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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