hurried

Example Sentences

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Frightened and not knowing where to go, they hastily took cover under the steps of a villa whose owners had themselves left everything on the table and hurried off.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

As a result, Monday’s decision is a product of a hurried judicial process.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

Before the audience hurried out of Royal Festival Hall, rushing to find their seats at the dinner downstairs, Cumming offered a final thought.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

"Is there any reason why this whole matter had to be handled by everybody... in such a hurried manner?" asked Justice Samuel Alito, a conservative.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

Two more cadets rushed by me on their way to the simulation test, and I hurried after them and into the testing room, my eyes immediately combing the room for Elliot.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin