frantic
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Mills fielded frantic calls from his counterparts in California desperately seeking to buy electricity from BPA, sometimes for above-market prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Now she’s working the tournament at home, where her family, who live in Colorado, will be just a few hours away should there be any frantic last-minute flights to catch.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
U.S. officials dispatched to Caracas say they have been working at a frantic pace, with the White House closely tracking their efforts.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Becognee crashed over from a maul, and the flanker's turnover at the end of the half ended a frantic opening 40 minutes in the San Mames stadium.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The high, frantic chorus of the spring peepers almost covered the sound of the wind as it moved through the newly opened willow leaves.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
Vocabulary lists containing frantic
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