haste

Example Sentences

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"Parliament members now need to make haste so that they can bring in skilled, honest and deserving candidates to the seats reserved for women in parliament."

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

But he argued that the transition was launched in haste, pointing to a shortage of teachers, as well as teaching guides and materials.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

In their haste, they dropped several pieces of jewelry on the gallery floor, police said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

All around, a sad display of more haste than good judgment.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025

In their haste the two friends got separated and Euryalus took the wrong path.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton