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helter-skelter

[hel-ter-skel-ter] / ˈhɛl tərˈskɛl tər /




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His dismay at Tehran’s recent impertinence, however, has occasioned helter-skelter statements.

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 2026

Challambra Hill climb before the final helter-skelter dash to the finish.

From Barron's Feb. 1, 2026

The pitch was the catalyst for the helter-skelter action.

From BBC Dec. 26, 2025

It was a little more of a helter-skelter approach, but we somehow got through it.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2025

He guessed correctly that Lancelot would come riding helter-skelter to the Queen’s aid, as soon as he could get himself armed.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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