scrambling

Example Sentences

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With the Iran war now well into its third month, countries are scrambling to circumvent the geopolitical tug of war by transitioning more quickly to renewables.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Europe, and the UK in particular, are usually highly reliant on imports from the region, and have been scrambling to find alternative supplies.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Their ships can’t pay their way through the Iranian blockade—such arrangements are generally made between governments, with foreign officials scrambling to get answers out of Tehran’s embassies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

“Refineries have to source from elsewhere, and they are scrambling to find where to get that oil,” said Susan Bell, a senior vice president at the consulting firm Rystad Energy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 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