most precipitate
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Of all the strategic fields on which to wage war against Bull Meecham, the automobile was the most precipitate.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
He was one of the most precipitate among those who fled back to Washington.
From Lincoln; An Account of his Personal Life, Especially of its Springs of Action as Revealed and Deepened by the Ordeal of War by Nathaniel W. (Nathaniel Wright) Stephenson
The most precipitate ardour will, in time, be taught the necessity of methodical gradation, and preparatory measures; and the most daring confidence be convinced, that neither merit nor abilities can command events.
From The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's Assistant by John Hamilton Moore
I was prompted to run, as if the pest was rushing upon me and could be eluded only by the most precipitate flight.
From Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 by Charles Brockden Brown
Before the officer could perform this duty the rear-guard was compelled to retreat on the main body in the most precipitate manner.
From A Little Union Scout by George Gibbs
