rushing

Example Sentences

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He saw minimal action during his two years with the Buffaloes — going 0-for-1 passing and rushing twice for minus-four yards in two game appearances.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

On a busy street in central Rome, 56-year-old Teresa is walking her dog among tourists and commuters rushing to work.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

In the evolving landscape of college basketball, talented freshmen fated to spend two semesters on campus before rushing off to the NBA draft used to be all the rage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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

“I was getting ahead of myself, rushing on too quickly.”

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo