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hastily

[heyst-l-ee] / ˈheɪst l i /


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Last week, he again pressured Pirro on Truth Social to “re-visit her hastily made decision.”

From Slate Aug. 13, 2026

The dissolution of the republic is covered hastily; the clash between Caesar and Pompey gets three short sentences.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Olga Congacha, 50, who had to flee her village of Robledo de Chavela west of Madrid with hastily grabbed documents and clothes, told AFP she felt "panicked" when told to leave her home.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

Earlier in the week, workers were seen rolling out a red carpet, which was hastily withdrawn.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

The self-fliers hastily land to get outta Dodge as we dart around the stone buildings.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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