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dash

noun as in fast race for short distance

verb as in run very fast for short distance

verb as in break by hitting or throwing violently

verb as in discourage, frustrate

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The first was classic Salah, his mere presence seemingly scrambling the mind of Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy, whose injudicious dash from goal was enough for Liverpool’s marksman to swoop.

From BBC

Seattle’s Jordan Morris, however, dashed those hopes four minutes into the second overtime period, sending the Sounders on to next weekend’s conference final.

“You have to be adventurous,” said Levi Snyder, a florist who dashed into the market around 9 a.m. to pick up more flowers for a last-minute order.

Shipyard workers hammered away the last supporting "shores" and wedges, then ducked and dashed for cover as the huge vessel slid above their heads in a spectacular sideways launch into the River Ouse.

From BBC

As we ascend up the lift hill, we do so with twirling, bright lights, which feature just a dash of twilight hues.

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

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