frantically

Example Sentences

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“I searched frantically for the button to shut it off,” Donio, 53, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Her apprehensive patient hits a breaking point nevertheless, frantically fleeing the exam room while Dana is procedurally required to remain.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

Karen was then left trying to work out how to look after the cubs, while frantically searching online for information on the otters.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Castro was freed in late November after strenuous diplomatic efforts by France and flown home to Paris, where his mother had been frantically awaiting news of his fate.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

I bolted out the door and ran onto the busy sidewalk, frantically looking up and down the street, scanning for his familiar face.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows