Example Sentences

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Closing fields hurriedly, as many were in the early days of the war, can damage wells in addition to equipment such as submersible pumps that lift oil from fields where natural pressure isn’t strong enough.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

In Bahrain's capital Manama, residents were hurriedly evacuated from the Juffair district housing the US navy's Fifth Fleet, whose base was hit in the attack.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

But in June, he was diagnosed with blood-clot issues for the second time in his career, and the Rams hurriedly signed veteran tackle D.J.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2025

Inside, customers were glued to their phones, while the baristas were hustling behind the counter, hurriedly making drinks or warming up food.

From Salon • Jul. 27, 2025

“That’s ridiculous,” I said hurriedly, “you know age doesn’t mean anything in marriage. Of course we are companions.”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier