in a hurry

Example Sentences

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He was in a hurry to meet a deadline and had to organize the material in a way that would fit strict requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

No one seems in a hurry to be anywhere else.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

What’s Next: Malone separated the Braves from his Liberty Media in 2023 and hasn’t been in a hurry to sell, but he’s 85 now and has been cleaning up his empire.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Ahmad was in a hurry that morning, hunting around for his socks before he kissed the kids goodbye.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

As they entered some of the rats looked up, some waved and smiled, but all quickly turned back to the work they were doing, as if they were in a hurry.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien