rushing

Example Sentences

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Carriers see travelers continuing to pay up—and aren’t rushing to bring back flights and routes trimmed during oil’s surge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

Water from the reservoir was still rushing through the river as a rescue team sent large drones carrying food and supplies to people trapped on the other side.

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

So right now in government, officials are "rushing around picking up every little hint and tidbit on areas that might affect their department", in the words of one former senior figure.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

You don’t want to be listening to a meeting while you’re at the dermatologist’s office, or rushing back from the grocery store to give a presentation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

I hear wails and roars in the distance, as well as the rushing of water.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer