scramble for

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Indicates a competitive rush to obtain something.

scramblescramble (noun) + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • There was a huge scramble for tickets for the concert.
  • The refugees faced a desperate scramble for food and water.
  • Graduates often face a fierce scramble for entry-level jobs.
  • After the leader's resignation, there was a chaotic scramble for power.
  • Shoppers began a frantic scramble for the discounted electronics.
  • There's always a last-minute scramble for holiday bargains.
  • Many artists experience a constant scramble for public attention.
  • The children made a joyful scramble for the best seats on the bus.
  • The teams engaged in a nail-biting scramble for the championship title.
  • Developing nations are in a constant scramble for foreign investment.