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haste

[heyst] / heɪst /


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“Most obituaries are written in haste with the help of a funeral director,” said James R. Hagerty, a longtime obituary writer for the Wall Street Journal.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

So is there a sweet spot, somewhere between voting in haste and having your ballot go to waste?

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

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 • Feb. 6, 2026

They, despite earlier calls for haste, said they had not been given enough time to examine the proposals which they said could threaten free speech.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

My daughter joined us, her haste making her breathless.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya




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