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During large market moves, he rushes to cancel his orders to avoid having them executed at a bad price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Listening to music rushes her work because she is tempted to sculpt or sew or cook to the beat.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

“Where there is no History, Desire rushes in,” writes Mr. Mahajan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

In the corner of the room sits a basket of rushes, some of them were collected by Olivia.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

The field between the barn and the river was full of rushes and tall grass.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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