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  • past tense form of harry.
  • past participle of harry.
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harried

[har-eed] / ˈhær id /


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A key measure of inflation used by the Federal Reserve to set interest rates posted the biggest increase in March in almost three years, marking another major hurdle for a resilient but harried U.S. economy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Igor Jesus hit his own bar, Richarlison pressed and harried and Mathys Tel produced one of his better displays.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

After harried evacuations and tearful returns to the charred remains of the 46-unit complex, the Upper Woodies condo association formed committees to start the rebuilding process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

It never feels like Brooks has a grasp on the material, which careens aimlessly through Ella’s harried day-to-day in a handsomely bland, serviceable style.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

Mr. Waterman bustles in looking merry but harried, like Santa Claus on Christmas Eve just before the big ride.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon




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