Stampede

A stampede is when a group of people or animals suddenly runs away quickly, usually because they are scared or startled. It can happen at a concert, in a crowd, or when animals feel threatened.

Examples

• When the bell rang at the end of the school day, the students rushed out of the classroom in a stampede to reach the playground first.
• During the field trip to the zoo, we watched in amazement as the elephants created a stampede when they got excited and started running around their enclosure.
• When the ice cream truck arrived at the park, kids rushed towards it in a stampede, eager to get their favorite flavors before they ran out.

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