scramble
Example Sentences
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But instead of ending capital punishment in the United States, the Furman decision set off a scramble in which states reenacted their death penalty laws in the hope of curing the problem Justice Douglas identified.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
Cameco, the Canadian uranium miner, is one of the world’s largest producers of raw uranium and benefits directly as Western utilities scramble to replace Russian supply.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
How successful the scramble to safely transport tens of thousands of fans to the World Cup is still in the air with many questions yet to be answered.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
Across corporate America, CEOs have been in a mad scramble to get employees to use AI tools in their work.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
We scramble out and walk-run across the parking lot.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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