rushing

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[ˈrʌʃɪŋ], (Adjective)

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- moving with urgent haste
(e.g: he seems so calm amid all the rushing people)

- (of a player) advancing rapidly towards an opposing player, especially the quarterback
(e.g: one of the interceptions came on a pass that deflected off the knee of a rushing lineman)


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[ˈrʌʃɪŋ], (Noun)

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- the action of moving with urgent haste
(e.g: despite all the rushing and hustling, we still feel on Christmas there is something wonderful about life)

- the action of advancing rapidly towards an opposing player, especially the quarterback
(e.g: there is no defensive rushing allowed during the kick)

- the process in which a college student visits a fraternity or sorority with a view to joining it
(e.g: rushing is a popular option for first- and second-year students)


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