harry
Example Sentences
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The 51-minute color documentary observes the imposition of strict traffic controls at a busy Tehran intersection, where a harried but strong-willed traffic official determines who may pass and who may not.
From his tense shoulders to the way he grinds his teeth in moments of stress, Howard embodies a world-weariness that borders on exhaustion, looking harried and bedraggled even at his most well-rested and upbeat.
From New York Times
Things felt slightly harried on the concourse, too.
From Washington Post
To be clear, the sounds made by harried plants are not the same as the anxious mumbling you might utter if you have a big deadline at work.
From New York Times
Finally, someone takes you to the treatment area, but it’s only to wait again surrounded by what seems to be utter chaos before eventually, sometimes hours later, a harried doctor comes to see you.
From Scientific American
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