Example Sentences

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As a result, some of the richest taxpayers will hurry their donations for 2025.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 27, 2025

Do they love concerts, or are they just looking for something to do in hopes that it will hurry up and end?

From Salon • Aug. 13, 2023

"I won't wear a Lula badge and I will hurry home to watch the results from here," she says.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2022

And both will hurry to set up direct deposit at their new local banks.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2021

I always write leisurely," says Mrs. Alexander; "I never will hurry, or write against time.

From Notable Women Authors of the Day Biographical Sketches by Black, Helen C.