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rushing

[ruhsh-ing] / ˈrʌʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
hurrying
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ADJECTIVE
moving with great speed
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Example Sentences

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Given the fragile economic outlook, some economists warn that rushing to tighten monetary policy might be unwise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

While some of this exodus can be explained by citizens rushing to protect their savings, the sheer size of the sums involved suggests the involvement of "regime actors", Kaitlin Martin of Chainalysis told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

In the evolving landscape of college basketball, talented freshmen fated to spend two semesters on campus before rushing off to the NBA draft used to be all the rage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Eight months of planning, three weeks of installation: Production crews are rushing to ready the Dolby Theatre for Sunday’s Oscars with just 72 hours remaining.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Wind, water rushing up the sand, kids yelling on the trail behind us, people laughing.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila