rat race
Example Sentences
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"Our younger generation... they're always in this little rat race, keeping up with social media," the 61-year-old said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
“Maybe what I need to do is just celebrate all I’ve done instead of getting back into this rat race, on this treadmill, and look for something totally different,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2026
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
They say it’s a real rat race and I hope to win it.”
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
