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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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 • Nov. 6, 2025
With baseball’s new hurry-up rules, you could miss half the game if you get stuck in Dodger Stadium’s oft-snarled traffic and get to your seat an hour after the first pitch.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2023
The 45-year-old, seven-time Super Bowl champion threw two picks for the third straight game, the offense had no rhythm until it went into hurry-up mode late and the depleted offensive line lost another key player.
From Washington Times • Dec. 26, 2022
That prompted questions about whether the Bucs might consider expanded use of a hurry-up package to jumpstart an offense scoring just 18.1 points per game.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2022
“No way, man. It was the Pats’ hurry-up offense in the third quarter.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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