scramble for
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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 we sort of missed that moment, and so now here we are kind of in a scramble for how we’re gonna make all of this work.”
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
In 2019, when “The Mandalorian” helped launch the Disney+ streaming service, it set off a scramble for Baby Yoda merch that Disney wasn’t prepared for.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Critics warn the project will be seen as just another chapter in the global scramble for Africa's critical minerals unless it delivers tangible economic gains for communities in all three countries.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
I scramble for a foothold, but the undercurrent’s too strong.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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