hurried
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She hurried back as the fires broke containment, but her absence, which her social media posts seemed to obscure, became the symbol of a disorganized response to the disaster.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
“Oh, thank you so much,” she said as the pair hurried up the stairs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Inside an intimate pub, however, filling out the scene with empty tables could distract from the hurried, nervous nature of the filmmaker’s original intent.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Samantha believes she was hurried through many steps so she would not have chance to stop and think about red flags or speak to her family.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
They hurried out of the van and approached a tall gate made of thick wood, with large turnips hanging from the corners.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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