hectic
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Raising a child is hectic and it’s possible the parents and guardians of a newborn might learn of the account and its $1,000 starter money later on.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Antonelli, meanwhile, had briefly dropped to fifth at the start of the race after a hectic scrap with Hamilton, Verstappen and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc through Turns Three and Four on lap two.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Northern California, where she grew up, offers less hectic living, with family nearby and a proper house rather than an illegal basement sublet.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
In the past, when things haven’t been as hectic, De Witte has enjoyed many of L.A.’s unique cultural offerings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Though I was well rested, I slipped right back into the same hectic frenzy from the night before.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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