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hectic

[hek-tik] / ˈhɛk tɪk /


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The story is a hectic combination of silly imagery and corny dialogue that, despite being written and directed by two men, Joel Crawford and Januel P. Mercado, loudly insists on its own girl power.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

The departure of Youri Tielemans and Morgan Rogers, coupled with Amadou Onana's serious knee injury which rules him out until next year, has led to a hectic summer.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

It’s a busy town where there are lots of people, lots of businesses, lots of traffic, the hectic pace of modern life — but still, the desert has its pull.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

A hectic day in markets lifted stocks Tuesday, thanks to booming bank profits and an unexpectedly upbeat inflation report.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

It’s been a hectic summer, but thankfully Nate’s dad was able to hire more people.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam


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