as in hustle
excited and often showy or disorderly speed
several council members objected to the hastiness with which the proposal was brought to a vote
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Noun
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González earned 23 minutes with his hustle.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025 -
Less than a decade later, his hustle had paid off.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The thieves dropped two pieces in their haste to get away.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
20 Oct. 2025
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Though meetings between military brass and civilian leaders are nothing new, this gathering had fueled intense speculation about its purpose given the haste with which it was called and the mystery surrounding it.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other major oilfield players such as Baker Hughes, industry leader SLB, and Solaris Energy Infrastructure are investing big in the data center power rush as well.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Now, the couple is in no rush to the altar.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Hastiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hastiness. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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