scramble
Example Sentences
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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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