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scrambling

verb as in race; get into position clumsily

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The Mittelstand’s ability to take a long view on business performance rather than scrambling for annual dividends is part of what has made German manufacturing so robust.

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The latest Typhoon scrambling comes after the Royal Navy shadowed Russian military vessels passing through the English Channel over the past week.

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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.

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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.

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

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