rat race

Example Sentences

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My mom and stepdad wanted a deeper connection with the earth and to get away from the rat race.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Despite the show's heist element, Madekwe says it has "such a relatable story of feeling trapped in a rat race".

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Imagine this: After years of toiling in the Southern California rat race, you buy a parcel of land in the high desert.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2025

For this Money Talks, it’s time to turn the rat race into a rat walk on the beach.

From Slate • Oct. 1, 2024

Valerie was clearly weary of the rat race.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis