as in hurried
acting or done with excessive or careless speed
the administrator's schedule left her with no time to make more than a drive-by assessment of the situation
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Recent Examples of drive-by
He was accused of ordering most of the deaths, and participating personally in the drive-by shooting of Hadley, according to court documents.
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Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
After leading Lake County sheriff deputies and local police officers on multiple high-speed car chases in the north suburbs, two men were arrested Sunday in connection to an overnight drive-by shooting of two women.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
In addition to the murder and firearm possession charges, jail records show Miller is also charged on suspicion of a drive-by shooting and discharging a firearm in city limits.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
But the Wizards don’t have the luxury of drive-by analysis of their youngsters’ development.
—David Aldridge, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
After leading Lake County sheriff deputies and local police officers on multiple high-speed car chases in the north suburbs, two men were arrested Sunday in connection to an overnight drive-by shooting of two women.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
In addition to the murder and firearm possession charges, jail records show Miller is also charged on suspicion of a drive-by shooting and discharging a firearm in city limits.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
But the Wizards don’t have the luxury of drive-by analysis of their youngsters’ development.
—David Aldridge, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drive-by
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Overhead, a pair of firefighting helicopters circled in constant, hurried laps between the lake and the burning hillsides.—
Wally Skalij,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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He’s got quick crossover acceleration with a hurried stride that cranks its way up ice to give him good speed.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Since 2001, the net effect of the state-building mission in Afghanistan has been the emergence of a strong Afghan army and a weak Afghan state, creating an imbalance that should worry anyone with a cursory knowledge of history or political theory.—
Paul D. Miller,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Apr. 2014
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Taylor Swift's generosity also deserves admiration Swift’s altruism is frequently tagged as a reason for respect and admiration, even from those with a cursory interest in her.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
10 Dec. 2024
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The main symptom is a skin rash, which may be dry, itchy, irritated, and swollen.2 Most commonly, eczema rashes appear on the face, head, elbows, and/or knees.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2025
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The three stages are flu-like illness, mouth sores, and skin rash.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
15 Dec. 2024
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New York Jets League perception: This is seen as the toughest job because of an impulsive owner (Woody Johnson) and an unforgiving, relentless media market.—
Mike Sando,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Don’t make impulsive financial decisions during this transit — take a moment to reflect on your long-term goals and whether your resources support them.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Code the shareholders wished out before us like slugs in a... Conversion Karen Solie First impression of a hasty once-over.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
10 Jan. 2025
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Yet these traits, allied with superb technical ability, are what force defenders into making late and hasty decisions.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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He was arrested a short time later and charged with second-degree assault, second-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree breach of peace and two counts of risk of injury to a minor.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2025
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He was arrested without incident and faces charges of two counts of risk of injury to a minor, breach of peace, assault and reckless endangerment.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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But, an approach solely focused on sudden movements could lead to so many false triggers, users would likely find the option more annoying than beneficial—and that’s where machine learning, a segment of AI focused on pattern recognition, comes into play.—
Reece Rogers,
WIRED,
25 Jan. 2025
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The flaw, which affects vehicles made between February 2021 and October 2023, can cause sudden power loss, potentially leaving drivers stranded or unable to start their vehicles.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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One way to relieve those symptoms is with a quick walk.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Smoothies are a staple for quick, on-the-go meals or snacks, offering convenience and versatility to fit any lifestyle.—
Allison Herries,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Drive-by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drive-by. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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