dash
Example Sentences
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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
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
“We thought, the moment we mention money, they’ll think we’re trying to dash for the door,” DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman explained.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Then, enter Comic Sans typeface — a perfect dash of irony.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
I finally got kind of bored, so I made a dash for the dining room.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.