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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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 But a reliever with one of the fastest four-seamers in the game is in no hurry. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026 That said, the Arsenal right-back is clearly in no hurry. Stuart James, New York Times, 6 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 26 Jul. 2026.

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