mad scramble

Frequency: 7.211.0 per million words

Similar to frantic, suggests wild and disorderly competition.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.