rushes

Example Sentences

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"Workers are now paying twice -– first through unsafe production rushes, and now through likely job and income insecurity," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

The 'them' to which she is referring are rushes, the thick grass-like plant that farmers may wish wasn't in their fields.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

The storm has dumped inches of rain across the region and triggered mud and debris flows, knocked down trees and sparked several river rescues as the water rushes downhill from the mountains to the ocean.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2025

“I don’t think so. All my blood rushes to my head. And I thought you said you wanted to do something together?”

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan