frantic
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The Department of the Interior has launched a frantic effort to fix the mess.
From Slate • Jun. 19, 2026
In the spirit of full transparency, I immediately experienced almost debilitating impostor syndrome, but after several frantic phone calls to my agents, manager and therapist, I accepted.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
In a country that switches leaders at a frantic pace, with eight presidents since 2016, Fujimori hardly needs to campaign to be known.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
U.S. officials dispatched to Caracas say they have been working at a frantic pace, with the White House closely tracking their efforts.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
They couldn’t stay outside the fence for long; not with a frantic mother trying her best to escape from the reserve and find her cub.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
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