frantically
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Saturday morning would be spent not relaxing but frantically trying to find a plumber.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Drivers were frantically topping off their tanks, not knowing when they’d see another open gas station; sales of 12 cents’ worth of gas were recorded.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
Her apprehensive patient hits a breaking point nevertheless, frantically fleeing the exam room while Dana is procedurally required to remain.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026
Karen was then left trying to work out how to look after the cubs, while frantically searching online for information on the otters.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026
With her free hand, Monique was gesturing frantically at Angela.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing frantically
"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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