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

Once he was down, bystanders quickly rushed to his aid.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

While there was much blame to go around, a major cause of the failure, Mr. Tabor contends, was that “Field had rushed everyone and everything.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Meanwhile, Duane rushed through the grassy meadows and around the berry bushes and onto the Fabulous Beach in time to see the ocean fog moving ever closer to the Shipwreck.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el