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Adverb
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Cooper is expected to be in court on Wednesday to be advised of the charge of second-degree assault- strangulation, as well as Cooper, 28, third-degree assault- knowingly or recklessly causing injury, a misdemeanor.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
16 June 2026 -
Instead of hitting the moon, as Barbicane had rather recklessly intended, the projectile turns out to be on a free-return trajectory, taking it around the far side of our natural satellite.—
Neil Oseman,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
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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.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Leaders who can regulate themselves in difficult moments are easier to trust than those who react impulsively.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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Moreover, Elliott does not act impetuously in its activism.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
6 Dec. 2025
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If another family attempts to invade that space, they are hurriedly pushed away by loud squawking and aggressive flying.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The wranglers hurriedly unpacked him, and Paul, greatly agitated, dived into the duffel bags after his photographic gear.—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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The market for kids’ vintage clothing has heated up precipitously over the last few years, perhaps hitting a boiling point in January when an Eeyore romper from the ’90s sold for over $3,000 on EBay.—
Marah Eakin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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The number of immigrants released on parole or bond has dropped precipitously in the following months, experts say.—
Rob Kuznia,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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No one should approach the AI situation rashly.—
Revana Sharfuddin,
Twin Cities,
31 May 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
Adverb
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The pitch was high, and the headfirst-sliding Guzman was able to get his left hand onto the plate just ahead of Janicki's tag.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Still, diving headfirst into the city and a competitive industry was a shock.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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This is another entry that seems hastily done, insufficiently explained.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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It has already been hastily extended with short-term patches twice this year.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Headily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headily. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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