frantically

Example Sentences

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“I searched frantically for the button to shut it off,” Donio, 53, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Her apprehensive patient hits a breaking point nevertheless, frantically fleeing the exam room while Dana is procedurally required to remain.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

Guardiola continued to frantically prowl the touchline in the second period but all the drama was taking place away from the Etihad Stadium to secure City's place in the last 16.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

She did let slip the relationship when she shouted "stop, Mum!" while the group was frantically paddling a canoe in the first mission - but no-one picked up on it.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

She sawed at the rope frantically with the mistletoe dagger, but it made slow progress.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack