as in hastily
with excessive or careless speed
cursorily glanced over the report before tossing it to one side
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The Russians have hastily re-fortified the city with new air defence towers, each with a mobile Pantsir anti-aircraft vehicle hoisted on to it.
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This is another entry that seems hastily done, insufficiently explained.
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As the party raged on LACMA’s campus, hundreds of parade participants hurriedly prepared for their debuts in the corners of nearby streets and parking lots.
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If another family attempts to invade that space, they are hurriedly pushed away by loud squawking and aggressive flying.
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That brief pause makes the difference between responding wisely and reacting impulsively.
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When Saajan impulsively offers to join her, plans accelerate, leading to some of the most thrilling and heartbreaking moments the piece offers.
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“Cursorily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cursorily. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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