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verb

past tense of hasten
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Recent Examples of hastened
Verb
Change will inevitably be slow but it can surely be hastened by the government and wider society acknowledging the unique and powerful role DPOs should be allowed to play and to begin clearing a space for this to grow. Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 City Schools Chancellor David Banks was set to retire and leave office late this year but instead hastened his departure to mid-October. David K. Li, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hastened
Adjective
  • Mings’ handball turned out to be decisive and Emery, speaking in a hurried post-match press conference, partially blamed his team’s loss on the incident.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Conservative news website Townhall followed one minute after Jones, posting a clip of Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes giving a hurried initial news conference.
    David Ingram, NBC News, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The Ohio State University will be the home of this grant, which will emphasize graduate training through the university’s accelerated BS+MS, MS, and PhD programs.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But for the last 15 years, the Marketplace has been struggling to keep tenants, a phenomenon that has accelerated within the last five years.
    Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.
    Sherlea Dony, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • However, it was pushed back to March, and the location was shifted to The Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • When fighting climate change, there are very few quick wins that will result in expeditious results—even fewer that offer that same urgency in a cost-effective fashion.
    Dee Lawrence, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
  • As to availability, Cybertruck deliveries appear to be more expeditious, especially compared to this spring when posted wait times were as far out as 2025.
    Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Earlier in December, Pope Benedict XV urged a holiday truce.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In an age where we are constantly urged to do more and be always connected, deliberately seeking out silence can feel like an act of rebellion.
    Richard E. Cytowic, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • But right now, his focus is on getting Wicked: For Good ready which Universal will release on November 21, 2025.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
  • EVs, however, may be the best choice for consumers ready to lease or buy a new vehicle, with deep discounts on a large selection of models, including luxury brands.
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • This swift response is helpful for strokes or heart attacks where prompt action can significantly impact results.
    Ethan Stone, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • America needs a prompt, orderly transition of power that reflects our modern circumstances.
    Guy Ciarrocchi, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Aggressively low prices, rapid turnaround times, and unpredictable production schedules can put substantial financial strain on suppliers.
    Áine Clarke, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The company’s rapid growth since its Series A round underlines customer appetite for such solutions.
    David Prosser, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024

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“Hastened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hastened. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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