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rushing

[ruhsh-ing] / ˈrʌʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
hurrying
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ADJECTIVE
moving with great speed
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History offers a sobering reality check for investors rushing to buy into blockbuster listings on day one.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 15, 2026

“Once again,” she added, “we are rushing to put something together, I think maybe in the hopes that no one will peel back the curtain and expose what is going on.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

"Mama Tania," a girl shouted from the crowd, rushing over for a hug.

From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026

Jurors have heard from another injured passenger, Raza Aslam, that Zitouni "was rushing backwards and forwards like a busy beaver trying to get different things" including trolleys and pans to defend the passengers.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

Every time I thought I’d put my annoyance with that girl behind me, something like this would happen and it would all come rushing back.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin


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