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dash

[dash] / dæʃ /
NOUN
fast race for short distance
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Then came artificial intelligence, which has made it easy for everyone to dash off a polished note on why they’re the best fit for the job — and do that repeatedly.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

Forte Chocolates’ rosemary-orange caramels are another excellent small bite: honey caramel infused with rosemary, bright orange and a dash of salt, all enrobed in dark chocolate.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

It’s tempting to portray competition in the quantum space as a mad dash, akin to the high-stakes sprints to commercialize cloud compute and artificial intelligence.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

For a man who has nurtured prime ministerial ambitions for years, the final dash to the door is, in all likelihood, happening in days – two weeks on Monday, if he is not challenged.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

He would memorize the maze so he could dash through the passages without bumping his nose even once.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary




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