rashly

Example Sentences

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But rather than reacting rashly, he marshaled a tenacious defense, not losing his composure or allowing himself to be tempted into a hotheaded action that could have led to disaster.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

They don’t say that you will mourn this garish and ugly melamine plate—which you rashly gave away during a clear-out—as if it were a dead pet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

Xavi Simons' incisive long pass sent Johnson racing through on goal, prompting goalkeeper Dominik Kotarski to rashly race out of his area.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

The financial decisions this summer won't have been taken lightly nor rashly.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025

‘Do not throw your life away rashly or in bitterness,’ he said.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien