scramble

Example Sentences

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As people scrambled to get to New Year's Eve celebrations, some travellers said they spent more than six hours stuck onboard trains overnight as services were hit by more delays.

From BBC

Bisquick, bouillon paste, stock powder and even pickle juice can transform a weeknight scramble or a forgotten vegetable into something rich and surprising.

From Salon

Former judges say that, because terminations have happened with no advance notice, remaining court staff have often scrambled to get up to speed on reassigned cases.

From Los Angeles Times

Investors may then demand cash repayment, leaving the company scrambling for liquidity.

From Barron's

In recent years some residents’ household wells have gone dry, forcing them to scramble for solutions.

From Los Angeles Times