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scramble

[skram-buhl] / ˈskræm bəl /




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These statements were met with alarm by politicians from across Europe and Canada, and led to a scramble by Nato members to show that they are still focused on defending the Arctic.

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

Parents would scramble for child-care options and an alternative for weekday breakfasts and lunches.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

He’d scramble after them, place them quickly back on their squares, and then play the black side.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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