rushed

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Bitcoin, the biggest cryptocurrency, dropped sharply as investors rushed to offload riskier assets across the board.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Residents rushed to shelters clutching bags and blankets, AFP journalists observed, as a large plume of smoke emanated from Kyiv's city centre.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The workload increased dramatically after the war began when commanders rushed additional counterdrone systems to the Middle East to fend off Iranian attacks, Schiff said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

I took the potatoes to the kitchen and rushed upstairs.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler