rushed

Example Sentences

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Western governments and manufacturers have rushed to develop alternatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Satchit Warade and another tenant, who asked for her name to be withheld, said they were rushed into the viewing with the agent saying they had 45 minutes to get there.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Wearing a show-stopping black suit with golden flowers, Henry rushed to the stage as the star-studded crowd leapt to its feet to deliver a rousing standing ovation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

I rushed to the outdoor deck for the royal walk-club meetup, but the track was closed due to winds of more than 30 miles an hour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The miller shoved Opal back as she rushed forward.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff