dash
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After an hour’s rest, Harris had enough energy to take first in the 100-meter dash in 10.32 seconds — one hundredth of a second faster than his runner-up time last year.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
I also gave genuine consideration to Everton's James Garner as a 'bolter' making a late dash for inclusion after an accomplished England introduction, a midfielder who can also play right-back.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
At other moments, he couldn’t stop himself from crying and would dash into the bathroom to hide it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
That has sparked a “broad dash for cash” and led many to lock in gains from previous profitable positions to cover losses in other areas of the market.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
While everyone else’s attention was on the commotion above, we made a hasty dash through the gates.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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