precipitantly

Example Sentences

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He sank a catamaran in a storm in the Mediterranean, after Ann had prayed for three nights on deck while he apologised, precipitantly, for drowning their children.

From The Guardian • Mar. 4, 2017

But he aimed far higher, precipitantly invaded Tin Pan Alley.

From Time Magazine Archive

They stepped back precipitantly, and one of the men was tripped up as a shaft slipped between his legs.

From The Return of Tharn by Browne, Howard

Presently recovering he cleared his throat, and left them precipitantly.

From Peggy Owen and Liberty by Madison, Lucy Foster

Caught by the gust of wind, my gentleman from the second story window ran precipitantly into the other.

From An Enemy to the King by Stephens, Robert Neilson