precipitancy

Example Sentences

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English papers opined that French "precipitancy" had blighted the Danubian Union's chances of success. at the outset, but that British "deliberate action" might yet reconcile everyone.

From Time Magazine Archive

Whatever resolve had drained her cheeks and lips of bloom, and lighted the steady flame in her eyes, had been acted upon with precipitancy, lest her nerve should fail.

From Jessamine A Novel by Harland, Marion

Her plighted hand was not transferred to another, when time had sanctified and mellowed regret; but with a cruel and unfeminine precipitancy.

From The Romance of Biography (Vol 2 of 2) or Memoirs of Women Loved and Celebrated by Poets, from the Days of the Troubadours to the Present Age. 3rd ed. 2 Vols. by Jameson, Mrs. (Anna)

I could hardly be silent except I so feared precipitancy.

From The Storm Centre by Murfree, Mary Noailles

Think of the awkward position in which your precipitancy has placed me—has placed both of us!”

From Only One Love, or Who Was the Heir by Garvice, Charles