frantic
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The sheer numbers of drones, and the frantic activity of Russian air defenses trying to shoot them down, are creating growing risks for civilian aircraft, according to aviation safety experts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
The boarding becomes more frantic as the window of opportunity shrinks.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
On Thursday, he wept as he described his frantic calls to missing devotees, in a video message posted from Tibet to his several million followers.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
So when he discovers Jake is missing, Tom feels guilty as well as frantic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
In this frantic atmosphere, the number of Leah’s piano students dwindled.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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