Examples of hurried in a Sentence
The general was forced to make a hurried decision.
She had a hurried meeting with her advisers before speaking to the press.
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In addition, the hurried evaluation and adoption of this proposal, which became public less than a week ago, is unnecessary.
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Jeff Kottkamp, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Galena’s Historic District was ranked 66 for its relaxed environment and disconnection from the modern hurried atmosphere, according to the publication.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Hart’s biggest save of Wednesday’s Game 1 in Colorado was another example of his edgework in a hurried situation.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Inside an intimate pub, however, filling out the scene with empty tables could distract from the hurried, nervous nature of the filmmaker’s original intent.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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Jeff Kottkamp, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Galena’s Historic District was ranked 66 for its relaxed environment and disconnection from the modern hurried atmosphere, according to the publication.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Hart’s biggest save of Wednesday’s Game 1 in Colorado was another example of his edgework in a hurried situation.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Inside an intimate pub, however, filling out the scene with empty tables could distract from the hurried, nervous nature of the filmmaker’s original intent.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for hurried
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“Hurried.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hurried. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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