mad dash

noun

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

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After a terror attack and a once-in-a-lifetime snow, New Orleans is in a mad dash to finish preparations to host the Super Bowl, with NFL events beginning in just a week. Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025 But in her mad dash to find her supposed soulmate, Delphie learns a valuable lesson about the difference between existing and truly living. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024 But instead of embarking on a mad dash to score the biggest markdowns, just scroll down. Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024 Congressional leaders Tuesday unveiled legislation to keep the government funded until March 14, unleashing a mad dash to pass the bill by the end of the week. Andrew Solender, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024 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 5 Feb. 2025.

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