dash
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The real Bora, 29, managed to slip through the security cordon and make a dash towards central Delhi before eventually being detained.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
A late safety car caused by Alex Albon's stricken Williams led to everyone switching to fresh tyres for a four-lap dash to the flag, but again Verstappen was supreme and remained unchallenged.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Even today, most humanoids are either used for flashy demonstrations — like the 100-meter dash at the World Humanoid Robot Games — or in pilot programs.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
But if your pay is already on the high side, AI might dash your hope for a hefty raise even if you’re an all-star.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Wynn could use those fancy boots to make a mad dash all the way back to Dallas.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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