in haste
Example Sentences
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“Most obituaries are written in haste with the help of a funeral director,” said James R. Hagerty, a longtime obituary writer for the Wall Street Journal.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
But he argued that the transition was launched in haste, pointing to a shortage of teachers, as well as teaching guides and materials.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
Some critics argued that the meeting was organised in haste and was too short to cover all the key topics.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2025
A coat hanging on a wall hook turns out to be one that was left there in haste, with notes between distant lovers still residing in the pockets.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2024
Meanwhile Eurynome and the nurse together laid soft coverlets on the master’s bed, working in haste by torchlight.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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