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“Just trying to stay present, stay in the moment,” Balogun hastened to add.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

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

Although the 73-year-old was terminally ill, her family believe it hastened her decline.

From BBC Jan. 24, 2026

These efforts allegedly hastened the downfall of Terraform after some aggressive trading firms used that information to trade against the stablecoin and its sister token, Luna.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 19, 2025

At last they came to Rath Dínen and hastened towards the House of the Stewards, looming in the twilight under its great dome.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien