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
Others lay bare the scramble to complete the vetting process as quickly as possible, amid what one official describes as "quite a bit of senior interest" in how quickly the case was progressing.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
I recommend enjoying the scramble alongside avocado, tomatoes, sliced onions and a slice of toast.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
The boom has caused alarm among environmentalists who fear the scramble for critical minerals -- and the precious dollars they inject into Argentina's economy -- could endanger water supplies.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
I yank an envirosuit off the hook and scramble to dress him.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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