rush upon
Example Sentences
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But what gave this pestilence particularly severe force was that whenever the diseased mixed with healthy people, like a fire through dry grass or oil it would rush upon the healthy.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2019
On his tour of Scotland, Samuel Johnson wrote of the dangers of brooding brought on by small islands: “The evils of dereliction rush upon the thoughts; man is made unwillingly acquainted with his own weakness.”
From The Guardian • Sep. 26, 2017
These days, having brought this ungovernable storm of rush upon ourselves, we may be grateful for anything – not least a beautiful windable timepiece – that reinstates at least an illusion of control.
From The Guardian • Oct. 19, 2016
With just over two weeks remaining in the year and the holiday rush upon us, income taxes may be the last thing on your mind.
From Forbes • Dec. 16, 2014
It seems there had been several hundred single combats, after the custom of the Swazi warriors, and finally a rush upon the kraal.
From Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer by O'Neil, Owen Rowe
