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

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

Tangping, or “lying flat,” became a ubiquitous term for opting out of the rat race, not unlike the term “quiet quitting” in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024

Wall Street Journal fitness writer Jen Murphy shares tips for staying in shape while running the rat race.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2024

Valerie was clearly weary of the rat race.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis