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In a rush
“The staff was clearly rushing and focusing on throughput, trying to respond to what was important to leadership.”
Moving with great speed
“I listen to the rushing stream and watch a caddis fly dance across the surface.”
Done quickly or rashly without thought
Tending to flow freely, such as of a liquid
Being in effective or current operation, action, or force
Under pressure or having difficulty doing or getting something
Flowing or moving forcefully or rapidly
Rushing or flowing forward
A rustling or hissing sound
“I felt the breeze of the mountains about me, and heard the rushing of the storm wind and the trampling of the thunder.”
The act of increasing in speed or rate, or the capacity to do so
Present participle for to move or proceed very quickly
“Simone would quickly rush back into the house after realizing that she had left the door to the refrigerator open.”
Present participle for to act or move something with great urgency or haste
“Might the Minister want to rush the Bill through because he does not want the failure of Government policies to be exposed by detailed consideration?”
Present participle for to take violent or aggressive action against
“According to one call, they voted on whether to rush the terrorists in an attempt to retake the plane.”
Present participle for to gush out in a sudden and forceful stream
“Cooler air would rush in through the open windows of the living quarters on the first floor.”
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