hasty
Example Sentences
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The EPA soil sampling comes amid mounting pressure from residents and environmentalists who say that a hasty federal cleanup effort had left behind or spread hazardous fire debris.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
The end of the title-deciding match was marred by a pitch invasion by home fans which led to the Edinburgh side making a hasty exit from the stadium.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The Hearts players and staff made a hasty exit from the ground, with some players still in their match kit on the team bus as they headed back to Edinburgh.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
The horrific allegations against both Gonzales and Swalwell comfortably met the bar for hasty resolution.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
“I know I shall forget. If you see me doing anything wrong, just remind me by a wink, will you?” returned Jo, giving her collar a twitch and her head a hasty brush.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
Vocabulary lists containing hasty
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