rushed

Example Sentences

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Drivers rushed into the industry during the pandemic as Covid-driven consumer demand drove freight rates to record highs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Satchit Warade and another tenant, who asked for her name to be withheld, said they were rushed into the viewing with the agent saying they had 45 minutes to get there.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Wearing a show-stopping black suit with golden flowers, Henry rushed to the stage as the star-studded crowd leapt to its feet to deliver a rousing standing ovation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

People rushed there after seeing videos on social media showing construction work and bulldozers on the beach.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Anger rushed through me, quickening in my veins.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman