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scramble

[skram-buhl] / ˈskræm bəl /




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The ECB’s decision on Thursday could give a glimpse of what’s to come for U.S. markets as central bankers scramble to keep a lid on soaring prices.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Their sales remain robust, as other brands falter and scramble for answers, and Alessandro Sartori has led Zegna since 2016, which feels like an entire lifetime compared to the musical chairs at other brands.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

But instead of ending capital punishment in the United States, the Furman decision set off a scramble in which states reenacted their death penalty laws in the hope of curing the problem Justice Douglas identified.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Plus, the push to bypass Chinese rare earths and the scramble to ban personalized pricing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

He tried to scramble up to join the chase, but only succeeded in pulling the tablecloth down onto himself.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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