scramble for
Example Sentences
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"Look at how it has caused people to scramble for groceries and clear out the shelves. Honestly, there hasn't even been much wind or rain these past two days."
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
There aren’t many laws in place that regulate AI, leaving the government to scramble for responses when perceived threats emerge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
There could then be a scramble for Scotland fans to get to Boston, New Jersey or Mexico City as the World Cup adventure continues.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
“But we sort of missed that moment, and so now here we are kind of in a scramble for how we’re gonna make all of this work.”
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026
When you shout Durham! the gloomy and befogged financial atmosphere becomes clear and there is a mad rush and scramble for her bonds.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
