rushed

Example Sentences

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Western governments and manufacturers have rushed to develop alternatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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

I rushed back onto the platform just as Agent Chris’s legs buckled, and together Regan and I lowered her onto the platform.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin