scrambled
Example Sentences
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That has scrambled the usual buyer playbook for adjusting to higher borrowing costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Deep floodwaters in Bangkok drove thousands of residents into shelters as others scrambled to buy groceries or dry out their homes on Sunday after days of heavy rain inundated markets, roads and residences.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
As he and two other crew members scrambled to grab onto debris and rafts, they realized that one of them was missing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
When it was announced that he would make a media statement reporters scrambled to hear what he had to say.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
His heart thudding with fear, he scrambled to his feet beside her.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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