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rushing

[ruhsh-ing] / ˈrʌʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
hurrying
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
moving with great speed
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The running back now leads the NFL with 665 rushing yards, a record from a player's first five games with a new team, and the Chiefs visit his former team Seattle next Sunday.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Herbert led the Chargers in rushing with 26 yards and threw for 204 yards on 22-for-37 passing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

Smaller brokerages are rushing to roll out AI-powered investing tools that can trade stocks, options and other assets on a customer’s behalf.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

Ambulances were seen rushing to pick up injured people as the protest entered its tenth hour.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

I run toward the building, only to realize that it’s too packed, and people are rushing for cars and trees to hide under.

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


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