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Recent Examples of hastily European leaders are gathered in Paris on Monday for an emergency summit, hastily assembled by French President Emmanuel Macron after hopes of Europe’s involvement turned sour at the Munich Security Conference. Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2025 On Monday, European leaders hastily assembled in Paris to discuss plans for peace in Ukraine after they were left out of U.S.-led talks, due to begin Tuesday, between Washington and Moscow on the near three-years Russia-Ukraine war. Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025 Either way, tariffs have been hastily implemented, causing global anxiety. Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 12 Feb. 2025 Sign Up The Cavs’ previous championship era, believe it or not, more closely resembles the model the league was trying to extinguish of hastily assembling stars in one market. Jason Lloyd, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hastily
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hastily
Adverb
  • And Investor Changes In an ever-evolving market, the ability to swiftly adjust strategies in response to global economic shifts, technological advancements and changing investor expectations is crucial.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Beijing swiftly announced 15% retaliatory tariffs on some American goods, including chicken, wheat, corn and cotton.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • Catch up quick: The outbreak started in Gaines County, Texas, a locality of roughly 23,000 people that is home to a community of Mennonites.
    Jaden Amos, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
  • These tools have made operations run quicker and smoother, saving time and boosting productivity.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • The original, compared to my version, doesn’t really feel a lot faster.
    Katie Bain, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Users can also move the onscreen joystick for precise control, with a speed wheel determining how fast the focal point moves around.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • Deputies arrived at the temple around 9:13 a.m. and soon notified Chino Hills Code Enforcement, whose officers are tasked with maintaining the appearance and safety of property in the city.
    Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The question, which figures to be answered very soon: What happens at quarterback?
    Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • Hackman took them to a shelter where they were promptly named after the actor and his costar Keanu Reeves, according to The Baltimore Sun.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Ensure that all firmware and security updates are installed promptly to close potential security gaps.
    Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

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“Hastily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hastily. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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