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hurried

[hur-eed, huhr-] / ˈhɜr id, ˈhʌr- /


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The court did not have to proceed in such a hurried fashion.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Attendees at one point hurried to avoid a tethered surveillance drone crashing to the ground from above their heads.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

From the moment Villa keeper Emi Martinez was hurried into a clearance that created a chance for Richarlison in the opening seconds, the visitors were all over their opponents in every action.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

The only distinguishing features were a few hurried strips of grilled chicken and a light dusting of Tony Chachere’s — not stirred into the sauce, mind you, but sprinkled on top, like an afterthought.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Not wanting to be left behind, I hurried forward and jumped into the open set of chairs on the far right.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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