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scrambling

verb as in race; get into position clumsily

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But campaigns in tight congressional races across California are scrambling to make sure their supporters’ votes are counted.

Despite the show’s producers scrambling to reassure audiences of the cat’s safety, a boycott campaign has gained traction on social media.

From BBC

Ethan Garbers committed two interceptions to start the game — one on a third down while scrambling from the Hawkeyes pass rush and the other with defenders in his face near the goal line.

Following his victory, businesses and economists around the world are scrambling to work out how serious he is.

From BBC

His last-ditch rally in which he urged his supporters to march on the US Capitol as lawmakers were certifying the results culminated in the crowd launching a violent attack that sent those inside scrambling for safety.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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