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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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Things have disintegrated since, hastened by the predictable filleting of goods and services to extrude every last cent of value.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

But I think maybe two things hastened it a little bit.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2026

Disappointed, Taran hastened to catch up with Gwydion.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander