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

Nervous residents in Dubai’s Palm and Marina developments hurried onto their balconies to get a glimpse of the action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 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

And lifting children quickly off his knees, he got up and hurried to the head of the stairs to greet the Kans.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom