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hurried

[hur-eed, huhr-] / ˈhɜr id, ˈhʌr- /


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She hurried back as the fires broke containment, but her absence, which her social media posts seemed to obscure, became the symbol of a disorganized response to the disaster.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Inside an intimate pub, however, filling out the scene with empty tables could distract from the hurried, nervous nature of the filmmaker’s original intent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 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

Joshua was not going to be hurried, but it seemed as though Team Fury - and the Saudi organisers - expected a different script.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Rachel grabbed her own drink and hurried after Alyx, bags bouncing.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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