rat race
Example Sentences
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My mom and stepdad wanted a deeper connection with the earth and to get away from the rat race.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
Sami Sabet was a successful businessman before deciding to leave the "rat race" and become a sub-postmaster for three post offices around Shoreham-by-Sea.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025
Wall Street Journal fitness writer Jen Murphy shares tips for staying in shape while running the rat race.
From Slate • Apr. 30, 2024
Brown rats are the undisputed winners of the real rat race.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2024
“Joey also wants you to know that he has dropped out of the rat race and has rejoined the human race.”
From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli
