rushed

Example Sentences

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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

The April shooting saw Trump and Vice-President JD Vance, among others, rushed off stage by Secret Service agents.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

As Philadelphia’s Justin Crawford rushed to track it down, Max Muncy sprinted around third and slid into home, avoiding the tag by catcher J.T.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Sir Keir's national security adviser, Jonathan Powell, also said he found the appointment of Lord Mandelson "weirdly rushed".

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Then I rushed to the barn for another gunny sack.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls