as in hastily
with excessive or careless speed
tended to act precipitately when faced with an unexpected turn of events
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hastily
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Flashpoint Kashmir has been a flashpoint since 1947, when British India was hastily divided into two by its former colonial rulers.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025 -
Those that disregard the founder’s legacy, alienate key stakeholders, neglect relationship-building, or move too hastily are doomed to failure.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Precipitately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitately. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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