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

One video showed a helicopter landing in a dark parking lot, while uniformed soldiers rushed the aircraft and were lifted out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Residents rushed to shelters clutching bags and blankets, AFP journalists observed, as a large plume of smoke emanated from Kyiv's city centre.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

He doesn’t seem like the kind of person who likes to be rushed.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy