as in reckless
having or showing a lack of concern for the consequences of one's actions
having been behind for most of the race, the stock car driver made a hell-for-leather dash to the finish
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as in quickly
with great speed
we ran hell-for-leather out of that spooky house
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Adjective
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With real pressure from Washington, Addis Ababa and the Tigrayan administration should be able to marginalize the reckless factions that are seeking to exploit the situation—and finally bring to heel the Middle Eastern powers that have for too long enjoyed free rein to meddle in the Horn of Africa.—
Mulugeta Gebrehiwot Berhe,
Foreign Affairs,
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But this season, he’s largely kept her in the dark about his reckless bid to construct a transnational railroad line.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The change from black-and-white to red all over highlighted the team’s understanding of what consumers were feeling at the time: the need to be more daring, more unexpected, and more carefree.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
30 July 2025
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André’s landing at an airfield near Paris after a daring transatlantic flight has a documentary quality, combining the drama with a newsreel-like display of the making of the live radio broadcast about his heroic feat.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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However, prices typically adjust faster on the way up then the way down.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Keep It Current — Or Risk Confusion Life changes fast.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Whether visitors are seeking ethical wildlife tours, daredevil adventures like swimming at the edge of Victoria Falls, or aiming to support conservation efforts, Africa offers a depth of experiences that go far beyond the traditional safari game drives.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Club Med Cancun has a new sports and wellness island with a dedicated palapa for quiet yoga classes, archery, bocce ball, mini golf, multi-sport courts and the iconic Club Med Circus School where guests can participate in their own trapeze lessons and other daredevil acrobatics.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
Adverb
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Williams must continue to learn a new offense, become more comfortable operating under center and refine his rhythm and timing to consistently get rid of the football quicker.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Bregman skipped a rehab assignment to return quicker as the team enters an important stretch in the schedule against a slew of winning teams, including Tampa Bay, which began the day just ahead of Boston in the division standings.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Adverb
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Trump’s first attempt to change how immigrants were counted was swiftly met with court action, including from the the American Civil Liberties Union and several immigrants' rights groups.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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While Republicans control both chambers of Congress, the party lacks the votes to swiftly pass the party's agenda.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Every 30 days, expect an array of songs, diverse and delicious, served hot off the flat-top and waiting to be wolfed down.—
Amanda Peukert,
SPIN,
1 Nov. 2024
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Krasinski will also serve as a producer, coming hot off the heels of his family fantasy IF, and the continued success of his A Quiet Place franchise.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
30 Oct. 2024
Adverb
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According to reports from China, CATL failed to extend a mining permit which expired last week, sparking speculation that a massive surplus of lithium overhanging the market could soon start to fall with a future shortage and higher prices possible.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Water depth - The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Aug. 2025
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