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hastened

  • past participle
    of hasten.
    hasten
    verb (used without object)
    to move or act with haste; proceed with haste; hurry.
  • past tense form
    of hasten.
    hasten
    verb (used without object)
    to move or act with haste; proceed with haste; hurry.

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A full-size replica of a Spanish galleon stares out into Manila Bay, the centrepiece of a museum that will transport visitors back to the 17th century, when conscripted Philippine mariners hastened the era of globalisation.

From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026

Those plans had already been in the works, but when Messi signed with Inter Miami, they were hastened, said Leandro Petersen, the AFA’s chief commercial and marketing officer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 11, 2026

She had also had a cryptococcus infection - which is often linked to pigeon droppings - which her family believe hastened her decline and may have limited her treatment options.

From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2026

This hastened Hollywood Heritage’s effort to secure monument status and preserve the 1905 home.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2026

With his guards, he hastened to capture the artist.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin