as in hurried
acting or done with excessive or careless speed
an overhasty reading of the recipe resulted in the omission of a critical ingredient
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While some treasure hoards dating to this period appear hurried — as if someone was trying to hide their wealth in a moment of crisis, for example — the Galloway Hoard looks different.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
15 Mar. 2025 -
What’s next? Republicans managed to pass a hurried, stopgap spending bill on March 14, 2025 only by the skin of their teeth.—
Charlie Hunt,
The Conversation,
14 Mar. 2025
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According to El Confidencial, Trillo pressured the buyer into making a hasty purchase, claiming other investors were circling.—
Daniel Cassady for ARTnews,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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Experts recommend talking to managers before making a hasty decision.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Clients who check their investments frequently tend to experience more anxiety and are more likely to make impulsive changes.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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In Trump's impulsive first term, Waltz might've been fired.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Is that rash a minor skin irritation or the first symptom of a deadly illness?—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
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Side effects like upset stomach, headache, skin rash, or itching can also occur.1 Therapies The only therapy that may help treat tinea versicolor is phototherapy or ultraviolet light.9 Phototherapy isn't commonly used as a treatment because it hasn't been widely studied and is less accessible.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Last year’s Reds dealt with injuries, bad defense, and aggressive base running that sometimes bordered on reckless, among other issues.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Marcantonio faces four counts of first-degree reckless endangerment and a single count each of reckless driving, failure to maintain the proper lane and first-degree manslaughter.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Lamarque | Reuters During Elon Musk’s two months in Washington, D.C., Tesla shares have been on a precipitous decline, losing over 40% of their value.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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Last season was indicative of how his peaks and valleys can be precipitous and endure for a while.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For instance, regulatory decisions in major economies, such as the United States, China, and Europe, can trigger sudden and dramatic price swings.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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At least one state public health official is worried that the sudden loss in funding will hurt their state’s grasp of the virus.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This endless, headlong energy can produce a caffeinated buzz that rises to the brain on little prickling bubbles of enjoyment.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Their headlong rise has mirrored that of the men’s team, and opened a pathway for girls and young women to play.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Overhasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhasty. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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