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rushing

[ruhsh-ing] / ˈrʌʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
hurrying
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ADJECTIVE
moving with great speed
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Individuals may be rushing for the exits at private-credit funds, but institutions are committing fresh money.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

On a busy street in central Rome, 56-year-old Teresa is walking her dog among tourists and commuters rushing to work.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

A common theme in conversations around the conference was how quickly companies are rushing to adopt AI without putting proper security protocols in place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

While some of this exodus can be explained by citizens rushing to protect their savings, the sheer size of the sums involved suggests the involvement of "regime actors", Kaitlin Martin of Chainalysis told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Clare slowed, approaching the sound of human voices mingled with the rushing river.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman