haste
Example Sentences
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"Parliament members now need to make haste so that they can bring in skilled, honest and deserving candidates to the seats reserved for women in parliament."
From BBC
But he argued that the transition was launched in haste, pointing to a shortage of teachers, as well as teaching guides and materials.
From Barron's
Turns out, Thollander was right: This experience had nothing to do with haste.
From Los Angeles Times
I tripped in my haste, and he caught me and lifted me clear of the boat, clear of the water, and held me close.
From Literature
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If I were unlucky enough to do so, I’d instantly lose my appetite, spitting out those pungent, peppery seeds with such haste and chugging glasses of water in an attempt to clean my palate.
From Salon
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