as in rushing
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as in hurrying
to proceed or move quickly
everyone scurried back to work as soon as they had finished their lunch in the cafeteria
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When trained on enterprise-specific, high-fidelity 3D assets, physical intelligence has the potential to enable the visualization and analysis of intricate interactions between technical components, facilitating rapid iterations and optimizations.—
Alexandre de Vigan,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025 -
The report listed 17 recommendations falling under four categories: rapid access to housing and shelter; expanded overdose prevention; physical, mental health and substance use treatment; and collaboration with municipalities and unincorporated communities to reduce traffic deaths.—
Doug Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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Related article Mac McClung makes Slam Dunk contest history during All-Star weekend With LeBron James pulling out of the game due to lingering injuries, Curry opened the championship game by scoring a running three-pointer, drawing cheers from the Chase Center fans.—
Homero De la Fuente,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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With Keys serving at 5-all, Swiatek hit a running forehand winner off a drop shot at 30-40 to take a 6-5 lead.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The reaction from some prominent Trump supporters on social media to the document release, particularly the lack of new information, was swift and damning, with lots of criticism for the right-wing influencers involved — but much of the opprobrium reserved for Bondi.—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Flexibility enables swift adjustments to changing circumstances, ensuring continuity and competitiveness.—
Jochen Schwenk,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But there aren’t enough helicopters available for initial pilot training, current and former Army aviators told Forbes, and active-duty and National Guard aircrews simply aren’t getting enough flying hours in peacetime.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes,
4 Feb. 2025
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Wonder plant and insect camera Bird Buddy is moving on to smaller flying creatures of the outdoors.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
7 Jan. 2025
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The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
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But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Such hasty efforts at downsizing consistently failed, Drucker warned, even in the private sector.—
Jacob Bruggeman & Casey Eilbert / Made by History,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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As major food and beverage conglomerates are beating a hasty retreat from their previous ESG, sustainability and DEI commitments, The Purpose Pledge is pointing a new way forward.—
Errol Schweizer,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The role of CIOs and tech leaders is expanding, becoming increasingly integrated into corporate strategy and driving innovation that aligns with environmental goals.—
Robert Bailkoski,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Josh told Christina while driving.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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In the killings of the deputies, Fielder waived his right to a speedy trial and numerous continuances have delayed the trial until this year.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
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Follows a speedy 12-year-old sloth named Laura whose odd sloth family is left homeless by a devastating storm.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Scurrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scurrying. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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