rat race
Example Sentences
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China’s industrial rat race helped power the country’s economic miracle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
Sami Sabet was a successful businessman before deciding to leave the "rat race" and become a sub-postmaster for three post offices around Shoreham-by-Sea.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025
Wall Street Journal fitness writer Jen Murphy shares tips for staying in shape while running the rat race.
From Slate • Apr. 30, 2024
Brown rats are the undisputed winners of the real rat race.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2024
Valerie was clearly weary of the rat race.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
