The general was forced to make a hurried decision.
She had a hurried meeting with her advisers before speaking to the press.
Recent Examples on the WebNewman said the true number of deaths could be even higher, but the hurried nature of the crime and feelings of shame, regret and embarrassment can keep cases in the dark.—Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 2 July 2024 But this wasn’t a flip like the other houses farther down the beach, some hurried renovation to be rented for $500 a night.—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024 The cast made its first appearance in close-fitting long johns, solemnly retrieving outer costumes from big silver trunks — a gesture that recalled the hurried flight of so many war-displaced with little more than the clothes on their backs.—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2024 Despite a hurried succession process, Kim appears to be firmly in charge.—John Delury, Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2014 See all Example Sentences for hurried
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