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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“I want us to move to a hurry-up offense,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
For example, John Nowak, founder of Alo Financial Planning in suburban Chicago, has a client who is poised for $48,000 in tax savings this year with a hurry-up approach.
From MarketWatch
A few snippets of the album had been used on “Smiley Smile,” a hurry-up recording in 1967 the Beach Boys recorded to meet contractual demands, and “Surf’s Up,” a 1971 album built around a song of the same name that Wilson wrote for “Smile.”
From Los Angeles Times
Shifting to a hurry-up offense, Williams connected with Jacob De Jesus for a nine-yard touchdown pass.
From Los Angeles Times
Harris has enjoyed great good fortune in her hurry-up run for president.
From Los Angeles Times
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