hurried

Example Sentences

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“I had to do a runner,” Atwood jokes, describing her hurried exit on a recent morning phone call from Australia, where she’s been working on Tom Hanks’ World War II drama “Greyhound 2.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

As a result, Monday’s decision is a product of a hurried judicial process.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

Nervous residents in Dubai’s Palm and Marina developments hurried onto their balconies to get a glimpse of the action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

In his second over, he hurried George Munsey into top-edging to Banton and two balls later had McMullen caught by Salt in the deep.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

I hurried down to pick it up; only Father, Betsie, or I ever answered it.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom