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unhurried

[uhn-hur-eed, -huhr-] / ʌnˈhɜr id, -ˈhʌr- /


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A growing number of primary care doctors say they are finding a way back to an unhurried model of patient care.

From Slate Aug. 22, 2026

There really is something undeniably moving about the track’s three opening chords: their warmth, the unhurried tempo, the gentle tone of the Rhodes electric piano.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

What comes to my mind, though, are the wide shots of Mary traveling the pedestrian path beside Lake of the Isles with long, purposeful steps, unhurried yet anything but slow.

From Salon Jan. 31, 2026

As families gather for the holidays, lulls in the festivities provide a calm, unhurried opportunity to have heartfelt talks.

From MarketWatch Dec. 2, 2025

Slowly, very slowly, like two unhurried compass needles, the feet turned towards the right; north, north-east, east, south-east, south, south-south-west; then paused, and, after a few seconds, turned as unhurriedly back towards the left.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley




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