Example Sentences

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The turmoil currently sweeping through the $3 trillion private credit market has investors stampeding out of the funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

For both England Under-20s and Sale's senior side, his stampeding line breaks have become a familiar sight.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2024

The thud snapped Seattle’s streak of six consecutive series wins, as the Mariners dropped three of four to a stampeding Twins team that has won 15 of their last 17 games.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

Beauty-store barbarian Sephora tweens stampeding through skin-care aisles and slathering their baby faces in retinol?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2024

She ignored Polybotes, who was now stampeding around her, trying to swat Jason out of his whirlwind.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan