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hurried

[hur-eed, huhr-] / ˈhɜr id, ˈhʌr- /


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Mr. Hazzard’s narrative in part focuses on Phoenix Air’s hurried preparations for the mission, outfitting its Gulfstream III into a “biocontainment unit.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“I had to do a runner,” Atwood jokes, describing her hurried exit on a recent morning phone call from Australia, where she’s been working on Tom Hanks’ World War II drama “Greyhound 2.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

In his second over, he hurried George Munsey into top-edging to Banton and two balls later had McMullen caught by Salt in the deep.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

I hurried to write up the ticket, and as I presented it to Miss Mathis, I turned to Frances.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu