as in rushing
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1
as in accelerating
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
the new nurses were hurried through the orientation program because they were so desperately needed on the ward
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2
as in scurrying
to proceed or move quickly
if we hurry, we'll make the four o'clock train
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Adjective
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Yet these numbers also raise serious questions about the sustainability of such rapid token creation and the implications for investors drawn into what essentially amounts to a high-stakes lottery.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025 -
With Cash App monthly active users stagnating at 57 million for the last few quarters, the company is focused on engagement rather than rapid user acquisition.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
22 Feb. 2025
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That means that any sudden car movements – stopping, accelerating, or turning – could cause the tires to skid on top of the snow.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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The pandemic underscored the importance of real-time visibility and adaptability in manufacturing, accelerating the need for resilient systems capable of remote monitoring.—
Jason Waxman,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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That presents some planning opportunities, including possibly pushing some SALT payments into 2026.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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With the MacBook Air launching earlier than the iPhone SE and ahead of the next Apple Intelligence update, this points to a press release launch and Apple pushing its consumer laptops further into the background.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Potential Impact On The Renewable Energy Sector A hasty reduction in corporate tax rates could derail the administration’s broader economic agenda by limiting investments in renewable energy, a sector pivotal to U.S. energy dominance.—
George Strobel,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Chicago taxpayers are once again being asked to shoulder the burden of an increase in debt and hasty decision-making.—
George Cardenas,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Flexibility enables swift adjustments to changing circumstances, ensuring continuity and competitiveness.—
Jochen Schwenk,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The reaction from some prominent Trump supporters on social media to the document release, particularly the lack of new information, was swift and damning, with lots of criticism for the right-wing influencers involved — but much of the opprobrium reserved for Bondi.—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Related article Mac McClung makes Slam Dunk contest history during All-Star weekend With LeBron James pulling out of the game due to lingering injuries, Curry opened the championship game by scoring a running three-pointer, drawing cheers from the Chase Center fans.—
Homero De la Fuente,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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The car often requires a running push to get the engine started and the shortage of cash and food stamps means that the children get their Lunchables while their father frequently goes without.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
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But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
19 Dec. 2024
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The Sixth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees, among other things, the right to a speedy and public trial.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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First, the Moto G Power 5G (2024) Android phone is speedy in its class, has a long-lasting battery, and even supports wireless charging—now for 40% off.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Hurrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurrying. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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