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scramble

[skram-buhl] / ˈskræm bəl /




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That led Los Angeles and California law enforcement agencies to scramble to protect Harris.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2026

They did at least scramble a half point despite loud music being played by an on-course DJ clearly distracting Woad and Noh as they lined up their final putts.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

On a drive that included two fourth-down conversions—a Maye scramble and an 11-yard completion—he had the ball at Seattle’s 16-yard-line with 26 seconds remaining.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

Its abrupt closure by the powerful armed faction controlling the area coincided with the start of the AI boom, causing a price spike and a global scramble for the metal.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

On the scramble down the bank Obeah had taken them through a thick stand of cockleburs.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

That’s because as LIV scrambles for cash since losing its Saudi funding, it desperately needs its marquee players like Rahm to stick around.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government is planning to release thousands of prisoners early this October, as it scrambles to free up space in jails almost at 100% capacity.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

While the rest of the country scrambles to make a living in a world upended by the digital revolution, its creators revel in lifestyles that make the giddy heights of Versailles appear quaint.

From Los Angeles Times May 5, 2026

As Big Tech scrambles to build artificial intelligence, demand for compute has far exceeded supply.

From MarketWatch Mar. 24, 2026

Sasha scrambles to a standing position, dazed and in shock.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

Then, the war in Iran scrambled inflation forecasts and jacked up fuel costs across the globe.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

Emergency responders also scrambled to respond to major beach closures and significant flooding along the coast.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2026

Breakfast might mean scrambled eggs, oatmeal or toast.

From Salon Aug. 31, 2026

Yunisha and her friends scrambled uphill through an escape route behind the school.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

It began to feel as though we’d be on that boat for the rest of our lives, but finally the boy called out, “Torkor!” and everyone scrambled to their feet.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

Scanning the newspaper, inky fingers and fuzzled minds, scrambling for the calculator and jotting down the codes for Julian Dicks and Juninho.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

It also is scrambling to repair damage done to its refineries during the war and faces difficulties importing gasoline through the blockade.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

In Telegram groups sharing updates and advice about the tests, students were scrambling to find the cheapest and quickest alternatives to complete their applications.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

Big Pharma has been scrambling to restock its pipelines, so a disappointing readout can have a knock-on effect on other drugmakers.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

I hear people scrambling around, some gasps, and teacher-shoed feet running to me, but also the unmistakable sound of Gene the Mean laughing.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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