Scrambling Sentence Examples

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  • Pain flew threw him, scrambling his thoughts.

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  • Scrambling to her feet again, she stumbled to shallow water.

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  • Scrambling down out of the cab, she reached in the back for one of the boxes.

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  • By the time she got back to the barn, little Adora was already scrambling to her feet.

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  • It was scrambling her logic and had completely decimated her self-control where he was concerned.

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  • The English officers, who in vain tried to rally them, themselves only just escaped by scrambling into their boats and putting off to the war-vessels, whose guns checked the pursuit and enabled a remnant of the fugitives to escape.

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  • Dying didn't send you scrambling to my door but Logan did?

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  • He said the automaker probably was scrambling to find another partner.

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  • Swansea Council is in the process of proposing the first off-road motorbike track in Wales to combat the problem of scrambling.

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  • Homecoming day has at last arrived, and you're scrambling to purchase last minute essentials.

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  • When Easter rolls around, parents are often left scrambling looking for suits for their little boys and Easter dresses for little girls, hoping that last year's choices will still fit.

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  • A good spike belay can be found by scrambling some 20m further up.

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  • Forssell rose well at the far post but his header was inches off target with Andersen scrambling across.

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  • I was constantly in and out of court, paying attorneys and scrambling any way I could.

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  • For example, a site that pops an animal out or makes a loud noise when loaded can leave them scrambling and laughing.

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  • That way, you don't have to worry about scrambling for money on release day.

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  • Towards the end of the school year, many parents are scrambling to find places for their children to go during the summer months.

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  • Also, ask if you can make a reservation ahead of time, so you aren't left scrambling to get to the airport on time on the day of your flight.

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  • Budgets are cut, big-name actors may suddenly jump ship and the network is left scrambling to come up with new tactics to bring in fresh blood and new viewers.

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  • The behind-the-scenes scrambling caused endless speculation and spoilers, particularly because Season Six ended on such a sour note for Luke and Lorelei fans.

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  • Although she did not win, many record labels were scrambling to sign her on with them.

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  • They also make great last-minute additions if you're scrambling to fill some time, or suddenly find yourself with more guests than you expected.

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  • Episodes usually include the sisters scrambling to finish a large cupcake order or trying to figure out how to create the exact setup the client is looking for.

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  • Part of this demand comes from the fact that most high schools block Facebook access from school computer networks, so students are left scrambling for their mobile phones in order to satisfy their Facebook addiction.

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  • That way you can make sure you're not stuck with things you don't need (like a "free chat forum!") or scrambling for something that you do need (like a good reliable photo hosting system).

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  • In that moment, she squirmed from his hands and screamed again, scrambling to reach the cell phone on the floor.

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  • Throwing in a bit of scrambling along the ridge afterward is well worthwhile.

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  • From there scrambling up the slopes allows access to the monastic remains.

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  • Surprise visit from Mom and Dad catch you scrambling to shove everything under the bed and with only two-week-old milk in the fridge?

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  • With our heavy packs, the slippy mud and excessive scrambling around over big boulders we made slow progress.

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  • Taking care of a preemie can leave parents scrambling for baby supplies, but premature baby freebies can help.

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  • You load the magazine once and then it reloads itself, so there's no scrambling to get prepared for another shot in order to take down the animal.

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  • Consideration is not given for the payment already ordered, leaving payers scrambling to make good on the dual orders.

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  • There will be no more scrambling to accommodate last minute guests thanks to the adjustable nature of these tables.

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  • This is a malformation of the jaw bone that leads to further scrambling of the teeth.

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  • Employers are scrambling to figure out how to fill in the gaps left behind from Baby Boomer retirement.

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  • It's good because you can be accurate with your running back and scrambling with your quarterback.

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  • Now, the market has cooled a bit so home buyers can take time to shop around and make a solid offer, rather than scrambling to find a home.

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  • After scrambling the letters, the site lists the words in a column and also includes a column indicating the word length.

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  • However, as you gain more experience and a stronger portfolio, you'll likely be able to spend more time writing and less time scrambling for new assignments!

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  • With that little precaution, your guests will be pleased, everyone will have enough time to know the party is coming and you won't be left scrambling trying to find new envelopes to re-stamp and address.

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  • Plan for special touches at your party that will be a welcome surprise for your guests and won't have you scrambling last minute.

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  • All were out of sight below except for Mick and Penny who were just now scrambling up to the path.

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  • At the top of the Little Tower the Great Tower suddenly looms ahead with only 50 meters or so mild scrambling to its base.

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  • However, what they do not understand is the stress they place on themselves by waiting until the last minute - until they are living the night before its due date, scrambling to finish up.

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