- present participle of rush.
rushing
Example Sentences
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Traffic cones have been placed around the crater, and AFP reported that waves pounding the sea front can be seen "lapping in the hole and rushing out again under the stanchions that support the home".
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Ceasar Reyes had 222 yards rushing and three touchdowns in win over South El Monte.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
They also had the 13th-ranked rushing offense in the conference.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
Building on that stability will be crucial as U.S. companies start rushing to tap the bond market for funding.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
Debris began rushing by: first sticks, then branches, then entire trunks of trees.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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