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

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

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Bitcoin, the biggest cryptocurrency, dropped sharply as investors rushed to offload riskier assets across the board.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 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

She’d been following Duane’s ordeal through her telescope back on the Shipwreck and rushed over as soon as she could with a small jar of grease.

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