mad dash

noun

: a wild and uncontrolled rush
In his mad dash to the store, he forgot his wallet.

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The chance to obtain memorabilia signed by legendary CEO Warren Buffett sent shareholders on a mad dash to participate in a silent auction during what turned out to be a monumental gathering. Alex Harring, CNBC, 8 May 2025 Defense & National Security The Big Story Pentagon suspensions continue in mad dash to plug leaks A third top Pentagon official is being placed on administrative leave amid an ongoing investigation into information leaks at the Defense Department. Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025 Gold, meanwhile, slipped 0.8%, suggesting a slight pullback from last week’s mad dash into safe-haven assets. Catherine Baab, Quartz, 14 Apr. 2025 Fans were quick to notice that Laurie didn’t look back for her friends and made a mad dash to save herself. Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mad dash

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“Mad dash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mad%20dash. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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