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

But you are one of those precipitantly fond things who are yearning to throw away their hearts upon the first worthless fellow who says good-morning.

From Desperate Remedies by Hardy, Thomas

Chaudoreille mounted the staircase; arrived at the first floor he perceived a key in a door, he entered precipitantly, carefully taking the key with him and locking it after him.

From The Barber of Paris by Kock, Charles Paul de