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hectic

[hek-tik] / ˈhɛk tɪk /


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An armada of monster-pirates, the Kakamora — think coconut-flavored Gremlins — are a hectic horde with nice textures when the camera holds on them for longer than two seconds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

There were a few hectic laps as Norris, Russell and Verstappen swapped places before Norris managed to consolidate third place and move clear of the the battle behind him.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

Raising a child is hectic and it’s possible the parents and guardians of a newborn might learn of the account and its $1,000 starter money later on.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

Northern California, where she grew up, offers less hectic living, with family nearby and a proper house rather than an illegal basement sublet.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026

Life has been horribly hectic and the years have flown by like so many swallows in the sky.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd




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