hectic

Example Sentences

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Like many cafes in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, the circa-1946 Café Giảng slots into the hectic, colorful streetscape like a narrow paperback on a library shelf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Behind the batting top four, Haas driver Oliver Bearman took a strong fifth place after a hectic midfield battle which also involved Alpine's Pierre Gasly and Red Bull's Verstappen.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

What you don’t mention in your letter is your monthly or annual expenses, nor your lifestyle, which may be less hectic given your arthritis symptoms.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

The latter missed a glorious chance in the 88th minute, slicing wide when a deflected Gordon cross came to him, leaving Newcastle facing a hectic fixture list in February.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

“I’m behind on emails, but yes—I did get your voice mail. I’m sorry I didn’t reply right away. It’s been a hectic start of the school year.”

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks