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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Jordan Pope added 14 points and three assists as Texas handled the Georgia pressure, and Chendall Weaver delivered his usual hustle, including a diving effort in the second half that included a mid-air timeout to preserve a valuable possession.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Jan. 2026 -
An obsessive Wu-Tang Clan fanboy in his teens in the 90s, Cilvaringz managed to achieve the unthinkable and, through relentless hustle, hard work and determination, work his way into the group’s inner circle, touring the world with his hero and mentor RZA.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2026
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Now, the country is working with haste to mitigate the fallout of a threat of heightened duties.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Jan. 2026
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Speed, in this context, is less about haste and more about shortening the feedback loop between insight and application.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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The ‘combination’ fix for the Panthers’ pass rush Morgan hasn’t been shy about criticizing his team’s lack of pass rushing production in 2025 since the Panthers’ brief playoff run concluded earlier this month.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Los Angeles County Republican Party, however, cautioned against a rush to judgment in what is certain to be another highly volatile case.—
Madeline Armstrong,
Daily News,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Hastiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hastiness. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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