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scur·ry·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
hurrying, scurryingadjective
moving with great haste
"affection for this hurrying driving...little man"; "lashed the scurrying horses"
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scurrying
Scurrying means to move quickly with short rapid steps; to hurry or scuttle about, often because of feeling pressured or being in a rush. It is often used to describe small animals, like mice or insects, but can also be used for people in hurried situations.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of scurrying in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of scurrying in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of scurrying in a Sentence
A sea of red is washing over the energy complex as rising U.S. production coupled with a looming relaxation in OPEC-led cuts sends bulls scurrying for the exits.
I saw smoke coming out, and I saw guys scurrying around. I looked down at my mate, and I said, ‘I think that boat’s on fire,’.
My worry is that we could take it too far, then when the oil price goes back up and everyone is scurrying around for the same talent, rates could go through the roof and we're back to square one.
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