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Multiple 911 calls from drivers on Interstate 40 led to the arrest of an Amazon trucker accused of driving recklessly while intoxicated, according to investigators in eastern North Carolina.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026 -
According to the suit, Nike’s actions show that the brand intentionally, willfully, recklessly and/or negligently failed to take reasonable and adequate measures to protect consumer data.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2026
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During Easter, Berman cautions adults not to impulsively adopt a bunny for children who may not be committed to caring for them long-term.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In You, Me & Tuscany, Anna (Bailey) impulsively jets off to the Italian countryside to stay in a stranger’s villa sans permission.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2026
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Moreover, Elliott does not act impetuously in its activism.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
6 Dec. 2025
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Guthrie joked before Hager somewhat hurriedly tossed to a commercial break.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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The hoax was so convincing that some media outlets initially reported it as genuine, prompting Adidas to hurriedly issue a clarification.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In some places, fish catches declined precipitously in medium depths, which Joye attributes to nutritionally barren conditions.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Gas prices have risen precipitously since the war’s start, topping $4 per gallon on average.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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But instead of responding rashly, quickly ramping up production or accelerating the buildout of alternatives, the energy sector seems to have entered a holding pattern.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
26 Mar. 2026
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Or, will he be inclined to rashly respond similarly to former Customs and Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem?—
Tony Lux,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Through their unlikely friendship, the budding director got to dive headfirst into — and fall in love with — the then-dying underground scene of Greek B-movies.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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We've already been thrown headfirst into election season with a major political shakeup in the race for secretary of state.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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In response, the Uffizi quickly moved its valuable jewels to the Bank of Italy, closed off a section of Palazzo Pitti entirely, and hastily sealed off emergency exits at the palace with bricks and mortar.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, the legislature agreed to partially fund DHS a week ago, and members of both parties hastily jetted off for a spring recess.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Headily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headily. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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