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scramble

[skram-buhl] / ˈskræm bəl /




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Monday becomes a two-track day for unions and LAUSD: Prepare for Tuesday strike and scramble for last-minute settlement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The mission has taken on increased relevance amid the geopolitical scramble for the Arctic's resources as the climate warms.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

It’s the latest incident in a global proxy battle targeting key underwater assets—triggering a global scramble to protect cables vulnerable to potential sabotage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

As they scramble to agree on the budget by the end of year, EU lawmakers proposed that some funding could come from a "digital levy".

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

We scramble down a dark stairway, smashed within a mass of terrified people.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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