frantically
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But after not hearing from her for two days, dad Nic frantically rang around hostels where she had been staying, before locating her in the intensive care unit of a Goa hospital.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
A zoo frantically looked for an escaped zebra but discovered the animal on the loose was actually a repainted donkey.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
He reportedly “panicked, frantically calling aides and allies to announce that he had been fired.”
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
As the strike loomed, property managers were frantically emailing tenants and looking for volunteers to manage building services.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Somewhere deep in my brain, I frantically try to “Go to the Pool,” as Dr. Cain would call it.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
Vocabulary lists containing frantically
"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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