in no hurry

phrase

: feeling no need to move, act, or go quickly
Our guests were in no hurry to leave.
They're in no hurry to have children.
I'm in no (particular/big/great) hurry to go to the dentist.

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With the summertime series over, Moody is in no hurry to return to the Bay Area. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 The Big Ten appears to be in no hurry to change its status as the only major conference that doesn’t require its schools to schedule at least one nonconference game against another Power Four member each year. ABC News, 30 July 2026 Today’s Top News Trump is in no hurry to name a nominee to replace Pam Bondi as attorney general, according to people familiar with the matter, allowing Todd Blanche time to settle into his role as the Justice Department’s acting chief. Nancy Cook, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026 So far, Tehran appears to be in no hurry, projecting defiance in the face of what would be a significant escalation and a devastating blow to the country. Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in no hurry

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“In no hurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20no%20hurry. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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