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rat race

noun as in competition in life

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Tangping, or “lying flat,” became a ubiquitous term for opting out of the rat race, not unlike the term “quiet quitting” in the U.S.

"Travelling really opened my eyes, we’re all stuck in a rat race here in the UK," she said.

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Brown rats are the undisputed winners of the real rat race.

Before joining the piano rat race, Pollini insisted on taking time to learn repertory and to mature.

Wellness, digital detox, escaping the rat race in stunning, but quiet surroundings, are all promising options for resorts where skiing will become impossible.

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

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