frantically

Example Sentences

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Jonah glanced around frantically, at the ceiling, the floor, the windows behind Mr. Reardon’s desk.

From Literature

Late last year, Rome had to frantically lobby the White House not to slap 107% tariffs on Italian pasta—a national symbol—a move that would have humiliated Meloni after her efforts at friendship.

From The Wall Street Journal

Instead of being hunched over his laptop, I find Dad pacing frantically.

From Literature

It was only fifty cents, and as he frantically dug into his pocket, Danny discovered he had exactly fifty cents!

From Literature

Here I am frantically trying to escape the water and at the same time wishing I had some.

From Literature