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dash

[dash] / dæʃ /
NOUN
fast race for short distance
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With just over six minutes left, Chambliss took a snap, sprinted left and outraced an LSU cornerback on a 14-yard dash to the corner of the end zone.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 20, 2026

Nevertheless, many people take a wary view of the technology that’s helping them dash off an email.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

Thompson was clearly the fastest player going into the 2026 NFL draft after he posted a time of 4.26 seconds in the 40-yard dash, the third-best time ever, at the scouting combine.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

Now the dash to the airport gate, train station or hours-long drive is all that stands in your way.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

Mom twists the knobs on the dash, shutting the heat off while the engine warms up.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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