rushed

Example Sentences

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Western governments and manufacturers have rushed to develop alternatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

People rushed there after seeing videos on social media showing construction work and bulldozers on the beach.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

While there was much blame to go around, a major cause of the failure, Mr. Tabor contends, was that “Field had rushed everyone and everything.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

On the second night after being discharged, Olivia collapsed because of dehydration and was rushed back to hospital.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Then I rushed to the barn for another gunny sack.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls