hasty

Example Sentences

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The hasty announcement shows how Canada’s complicated language politics continue to loom over its business world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

In protest, he jumped on stage, wiggled his bottom at the cameras, made a strange wafting gesture with his hands and beat a hasty retreat, pursued by Jackson's security team.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The court decision follows Panama’s hasty exit last year from China’s Belt and Road initiative, Xi’s signature international expansion effort that has featured thousands of projects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

“Those who are unrealistic, hasty, reckless, and haphazard in their efforts, will be held strictly accountable,” he added.

From Barron's • Dec. 15, 2025

“I know I shall forget. If you see me doing anything wrong, just remind me by a wink, will you?” returned Jo, giving her collar a twitch and her head a hasty brush.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott