hastened
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“Just trying to stay present, stay in the moment,” Balogun hastened to add.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
A full-size replica of a Spanish galleon stares out into Manila Bay, the centrepiece of a museum that will transport visitors back to the 17th century, when conscripted Philippine mariners hastened the era of globalisation.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
Although the 73-year-old was terminally ill, her family believe it hastened her decline.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2026
Natural gas from shale hastened the demise of coal, and China’s solar manufacturing build-out slashed the cost of panels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 13, 2025
Some now hastened up behind the Rohirrim, others held westward to hold off the forces of Gondor and prevent their joining with Rohan.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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