frantic
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After a frantic search, Lufthansa said it found the missing statuette.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
But some key details remain unknown, including exactly what went down during those frantic seconds at the hotel and what motivated him.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
Grieving often prompts frantic spelunking missions—rereading old letters or texts, scouring your camera roll and random social media accounts for any scrap of a memory of your loved one.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026
India has engaged in frantic diplomacy with Iran in recent weeks over the safe passage of LPG and crude tankers from the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
We could hear that Marlene was becoming frantic again, and Karli was out there, shouting at him to clear off.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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