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haphazardly

[hap-haz-erd-lee] / hæpˈhæz ərd li /


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Chmielewski, who was also admitted to hospital with frostbite, further suggests that decisions were made haphazardly during the expedition, and that the company appeared unprepared.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

In contrast, many say Balen has helped clean up Nepal’s haphazardly developed capital—where many migrants to the capital have settled and built homes and businesses without authorization—despite roadblocks put in his way by national politicians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

We haphazardly dressed in our cleanest warm clothes.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

Some Christmases, I’d be disappointed by Santas that felt carelessly constructed or haphazardly painted.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

He’d haphazardly swept the remnants of the contraptions into the plastic bag, and yolk dripped from a hole at the bottom.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller




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