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rushing

[ruhsh-ing] / ˈrʌʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
hurrying
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ADJECTIVE
moving with great speed
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Children in school uniforms are then seen screaming and rushing for an exit.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Companies last year bought more than 36,700 robots, the highest number of orders since 2022, when businesses were rushing to outfit their warehouses with technology to meet soaring e-commerce demand during the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

However, he amassed 50 touchdowns and nearly 5,000 yards from scrimmage, while passing for 3,812 yards and 40 touchdowns and rushing for 1,134 yards and 10 touchdowns.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

So they lifted her onto a makeshift raft made of banana trunks, and carried her through the rushing water towards safety.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

I take a perverse satisfaction in rushing off toward Dara, planning to drop her food and finally find my escape route.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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