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Adverb
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It was scheduled to last a week, but the state hastily shut it down after two days when nearly 300 bears were killed, close to the maximum allowed.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2025 -
Mayday charges forward, rebel snipers posted on nearby rooftops begin firing, and Wharton is hastily shepherded away.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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The film, which is not political, was abruptly placed back on the schedule within two hours of my reaching out to PBS for comment.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
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When Covid lockdowns hit, Akasha’s wholesale arrangement abruptly ended.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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Pop music is played readily, but anything that is even remotely challenging — at least in alternative rock — doesn’t really [get played].—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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This could require expansion of the nation’s digital infrastructure as AI demands an enormous amount of affordable, reliable and readily available energy.—
Martin Hermann,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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In its latest move, the Trump administration banned Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students – a decision swiftly halted by a federal judge hours after the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university filed suit.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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“Opportunely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunely. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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