hurried

Example Sentences

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Joshua was not going to be hurried, but it seemed as though Team Fury - and the Saudi organisers - expected a different script.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

As evacuees hurried onto the jetbridge, crew members ordered them to put away their cameras.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The only distinguishing features were a few hurried strips of grilled chicken and a light dusting of Tony Chachere’s — not stirred into the sauce, mind you, but sprinkled on top, like an afterthought.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Before the audience hurried out of Royal Festival Hall, rushing to find their seats at the dinner downstairs, Cumming offered a final thought.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

As soon as I went inside, I hurried to my bedroom and unfolded the note.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler