frantic
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He said at the time of the offence he was in the early stages of his career, calling it "a frantic, pressured and toxic working environment".
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
But, as she recounts in “The Only Thing There Is to Want,” her approach to romance retained a frantic, addictive quality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Helicopters hovered above the site during a frantic search for survivors, while several black vans arrived from a funeral parlour.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
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
His form was horrible, but he eventually made his way to Felix, who rewarded him with a hug and gave him a break from frantic paddling.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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