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scramble

[skram-buhl] / ˈskræm bəl /




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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

The International Energy Agency was established to coordinate national responses to crises and avoid a repetition of the bruising scramble among countries for oil that sent prices soaring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

He saw Emma scramble toward the lever, too.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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