Example Sentences

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This one is only half a reason, because some indexes have scrambled to change their rules for SpaceX and its tiny float.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The economics of producing have scrambled the old playbooks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Pit bosses scrambled to secure chips and dice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Without Sciver-Brunt's experience and calming presence, England's batters look scrambled and they have little time to iron out the creases.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Workers scrambled to get the pumping system back online, patching the hoses that could be salvaged and cobbling together any new hoses they could find to replace the ones that could not.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland