rushed

Example Sentences

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"We and people from the neighbouring areas rushed to the scene and rescued the remaining people. We even took some wounded to the clinic," said Ali Jan Akhlaqi, a 29-year-old resident.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 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

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

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Men who had gathered to watch the river came down and began to cut away the brush as others rushed to call for help.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone