"feeding frenzy" meaning in English

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          "text": "When the terrified, bleeding cow was washed overboard into the river, the hungry piranhas entered a feeding frenzy, turning the water red with blood."
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        "A wild, turbulent situation in which multiple sharks or other predatory fish attack one or more edible creatures simultaneously, in competition with each other."
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        {
          "text": "The manager hesitated to open the doors to the thronging holiday crowds, knowing that a feeding frenzy would soon ensue near the display of coveted toys."
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        "A voracious competition among would-be purchasers, etc. for limited resources."
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          "purchaser",
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        "(idiomatic, by extension) A voracious competition among would-be purchasers, etc. for limited resources."
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          "text": "Karen's new students thought treat day was a feeding frenzy and horded the snack table.",
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        "An event in which participants erratically grab and eat food."
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        "(informal) An event in which participants erratically grab and eat food."
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        "An event in which participants erratically grab and eat food."
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        "(informal) An event in which participants erratically grab and eat food."
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