hastily

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But this theory is entirely false, based on hastily assembled “academic” work that’s riddled with errors and lies.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

At first glance that structure looks unfinished, a stack of six white boxes hastily heaped up at a shoe store on inventory day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Victors went beyond checking off a list of hastily scrawled names to thanking entire categories of people: women, ancestors, Koreans, audiences.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

"All respect to the ballet and opera people out there," he added hastily, realising how his words may go down.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

I hastily searched for a way to cover the cost of keeping me here.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan