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rushing

[ruhsh-ing] / ˈrʌʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
hurrying
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ADJECTIVE
moving with great speed
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Example Sentences

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They can’t bump into each other or any of the 42 actors also rushing around getting in and out of costume.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Given the fragile economic outlook, some economists warn that rushing to tighten monetary policy might be unwise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Eight months of planning, three weeks of installation: Production crews are rushing to ready the Dolby Theatre for Sunday’s Oscars with just 72 hours remaining.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

It’s another example of investors rushing to the exits of nontraded funds as they worry about interest rates, private asset estimates, and the quality of loans to software companies that face pressure from AI.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

I heard the stream before I saw it, a great rushing torrent tumbling down off the hillside and into a pool of bright water.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo