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hastening



ADJECTIVE
rushing
Synonyms




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In the letter, Carr also warned that the FCC would be monitoring Disney’s affiliate-station negotiations and agreements; with this week’s early request, he appears to be hastening that scrutinizing process.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Officials have indicated it would take some time before the economic impact of the war can be judged, and that hastening to make a call would be a mistake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Label it whatever you wish, but the science is sound on this subject — and it is obvious that, by denying science, we’ve taken a pronounced step backward and are hastening our own demise.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2026

Yet prices remain on track for their largest yearly loss since the pandemic, due in part to major oil producers hastening their plans to boost production.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 28, 2025

He lowered his head into the wind and made for the Great Hall, hastening after the long line of candles and torches.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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