frantic
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Christopher Jackson was sitting in his empty classroom one day last spring when he heard a frantic pounding on the door.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
That incident came during a frantic first half which ended 26-24 in Exeter's favour and included eight tries - four for each side - as well as two yellow cards.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
Boucher believes that frantic efforts to corral her may have further frightened Luna, who fled into the nearby woods.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Give employees more time to solve problems, help customers and perhaps make their shifts a little less frantic.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
The sound of frantic screams behind me made me turn as an elevator appeared and was immediately rushed, people cramming themselves into the only escape they could see.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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