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rushing

[ruhsh-ing] / ˈrʌʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
hurrying
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ADJECTIVE
moving with great speed
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Example Sentences

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Big picture: The labor market bottomed out at the end of 2025, but companies aren’t rushing to create new jobs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

He finished with 9,651 yards and 55 touchdowns rushing and 2,255 yards and nine touchdowns receiving.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Those who locked in mortgages above 7.5% in recent years stand to benefit from the current mid-6% range, but financial planners caution against rushing in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

But strategists and fund managers aren’t rushing to collect their wins and move on.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

He saw only the river, rushing relentlessly toward him.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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