scramble

Example Sentences

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Even in the near term, economists say global demand could remain robust, buoyed by possible widespread policy easing as global policymakers scramble to cushion shock from the Iran war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

But Harare abruptly brought forward the halt by 10 months after it noticed a suspicious scramble by mining firms to rush out production and exports, Mining Minister Polite Kambamura said earlier this month.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The scramble for oil from the Gulf is starting to seep into broader international oil markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

It's not impossible that Spurs scramble a win here because Arne Slot's side were lousy in Turkey on Tuesday.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

I scramble to my feet and stumble backward, only to find that there’s nowhere to go.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen