was rushing
- past progressive of rush.
Example Sentences
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Anthropic was founded in 2021 by former OpenAI researchers, including Amodei, who felt that the company was rushing to build a commercial product without prioritizing safety.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
The father-of-four was rushing to plaster the outside walls before returning to work in Riyadh, leaving his family and the snow-capped Himalayas on the horizon behind yet again.
From Barron's ● Feb. 16, 2026
Calvert was rushing with Nancy to a great-granddaughter’s elementary school graduation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2025
She had accidentally entered her registration incorrectly when using the Copeland Street car park in Derby, because she was rushing.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2025
Then he was rushing forward, slinging his weapon to his back, diving.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
