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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Reddit users were just as quick to praise the pedestrian's actions, seeing the moment as a justified comeback rather than reckless behavior.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025 -
The successful audit comes as the government’s finances face significant scrutiny from the new Trump administration after years of reckless spending and fiscal irresponsibility.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
6 Feb. 2025
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Told with elements inspired by Beauty and the Beast, Maura's newest book — featuring a magical princess and the Shadow Emperor — is a daring entry into the hottest new subgenre of romance.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Amid the criticism, there were a couple of voices of support among MAGA Republicans for the president’s daring proposal.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Meanwhile, two council members — Rodriguez and Traci Park — say the council is not moving fast enough in preparing another 2026 bond measure to build or repair fire stations.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Read on to check out the best Presidents Day sales for Amazon Prime members, but act fast to snag them before the deals are up.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Born Richard Totten Button on July 18, 1929, the daredevil athlete defied both gravity and expectations during his career.—
Holly Yan,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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Due to his high-flying, daredevil move set and unique presentation, Hardy became one of the most popular WWE Superstars of the 2000s.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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But Moreau’s world was turned upside down quicker than a double-leg takedown.—
Brian Fabry,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2025
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Catch up quick: Leah Barlow, an African American Studies professor at North Carolina A&T State University, created @afamstudies as a resource for her students.—
Analis Bailey,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
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Teodor swiftly steps into the breach; Rakel, thrust into a supportive preacher’s-wife role that is increasingly at odds with her job as a local educator, grows skeptical that he’s really motivated by spiritual devotion.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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Yet Sonos failed to act swiftly and offered inadequate fixes, according to Jefferies’ Thill.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
8 Feb. 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
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They could soon be joined by tens of thousands of Syrians forcibly deported by neighboring countries that may use Assad’s departure as a pretext to expel them.—
Jesse Marks,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
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Book soon, past events have filled up with thousands of visitors.—
Anna Spiegel,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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