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French carmaker Renault said on Monday it was developing a ground-based drone for military and civilian use as Europe scrambles to boost weapons production in the face of Russian aggression.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

As Big Tech scrambles to build artificial intelligence, demand for compute has far exceeded supply.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

The US is weighing lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil, as it scrambles to contain the impact of its war in Iran on energy markets.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

During the playoffs he has averaged 13.9 yards on nine scrambles, a potentially devastating dagger in his arsenal.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Our Company Commander scrambles in and reports that two dug-outs are gone.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque