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rushing
noun
The act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
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ˈɹʌʃɪŋ
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noun
The act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
“In his haste to leave he forgot his book”
noun
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
“The linebackers were ready to stop a rush”
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In his haste to leave he forgot his book
The linebackers were ready to stop a rush
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