hurry-up
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of hurry-up
First recorded in 1885–90; adj. use of verb phrase hurry up
Example Sentences
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He might be rethinking his hurry-up schedule for absorbing Taiwan.
From Washington Post
They say the hurry-up schedule, which was agreed to by the players’ union, was also about getting the NBA back to a normal schedule as quickly as possible.
From Los Angeles Times
Payton often spoke of his collaborative relationship with Brees in formulating the offensive game plan and routinely letting Brees call his own plays, particularly during hurry-up drives.
From Seattle Times
Would the speaker time her retirement to force a hurry-up special election, boosting the candidate with highest name recognition, which is to say her daughter?
From Los Angeles Times
And today’s Bills are built differently than the hurry-up, "K-Gun" balanced offense Kelly oversaw in his 11 years in Buffalo, during which the team made, and lost, four consecutive Super Bowl appearances.
From Fox News
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