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

Roberts did not tell us why he is suddenly in a hurry, but none of the possibilities are good ones.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

However, Magyar is in a hurry and his new government will have its work cut out to meet those conditions in a short space of time.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

No one seems in a hurry to be anywhere else.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

"Thank you, but I'm in a hurry," I told him.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell