mad scramble
Frequency: 7.211.0 per million words
Similar to frantic, suggests wild and disorderly competition.
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- There was a mad scramble for the exits when the fire alarm went off.
- The sudden announcement led to a mad scramble for tickets.
- After the bell rang, a mad scramble for the best seats began.
- Companies are now in a mad scramble to develop new technologies.
- The release of the limited edition sneakers caused a mad scramble among collectors.
- It was a mad scramble to finish the project before the deadline.
- Every morning, there's a mad scramble to get ready for school.
- The team found themselves in a mad scramble to catch up after falling behind.
- Politicians are in a mad scramble for votes as the election approaches.
- The unexpected demand created a mad scramble for supplies.