scramble

Example Sentences

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Some question whether four years in the classroom is still worth the time, especially as the unemployment rate for new graduates rises and they scramble to AI-proof their careers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

But Harare abruptly brought forward the halt by 10 months after it noticed a suspicious scramble by mining firms to rush out production and exports, Mining Minister Polite Kambamura said earlier this month.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The dwindling flows led to a major scramble among Europeans to secure new cargoes from the U.S., crowding out Asian buyers that had no choice but to burn more coal and reduce energy consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Richards and fellow guitarist Ronnie Wood were apparently trying to scramble towards the coconuts when he lost his grip and tumbled 15 feet to the ground, hitting his head.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

I scramble out of bed and take it from her.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan