Example Sentences

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Susan Cousins was hurrying around a shop, eager not to be late for work when she noticed she was being followed by a member of staff.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2023

That night I planned to slice a caribou heart to fry and was hurrying to make a cranberry pie as well.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2022

“We need to accept this lockdown, it’s for our own good,” said Sister Beatrice, an Indian nun who was hurrying across the square to get home.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2020

She was hurrying to clean up before her children and husband returned from their outing to the local library and grocery store.

From New York Times • Aug. 18, 2017

That redheaded boy with the up-down walk was hurrying toward the bus, his backpack bouncing against him with every step.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor