scrambles
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French carmaker Renault said on Monday it was developing a ground-based drone for military and civilian use as Europe scrambles to boost weapons production in the face of Russian aggression.
From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026
As Big Tech scrambles to build artificial intelligence, demand for compute has far exceeded supply.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 24, 2026
Meanwhile the US is weighing lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil, as it scrambles to contain the impact on energy markets.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
The attacks closed airspace, canceled flights and led to scrambles at the region’s busy airports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 28, 2026
“I need to rest,” she announces, and scrambles up the stairs two at a time, shuts her bedroom door, and thrusts her fingers into the miniature city.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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