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
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
Seconds later, still in the hurry-up spread offense that he loves, he stood in the pocket and threw a rope over the middle to Cam Sims for 21 yards.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 4, 2022
“Nope. Ferro put us to work on hurry-up mine projects after he heard about the strike.”
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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