as in hurried
acting or done with excessive or careless speed
your essays require more than a cursory effort at proofreading
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Recent Examples of cursory
However, any reader of the list with even a cursory knowledge of the European economic landscape will view the figures with skepticism, with the Fortune 500 Europe measuring companies’ revenues from 2023.
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Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 23 Oct. 2024
The individual elements of Ka’s style would be familiar to a listener with even a cursory knowledge of rap.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2024
Even a cursory examination of this framework reveals the undeniable link between systemic oppression and privilege.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 30 July 2024
Taking advantage of the rebels’ generally low levels of education and cursory understanding of democracy, Islamist lecturers condemn the evils of Western-style democracy and tout the benefits of an Islamic state.
—Vera Mironova, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2015
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Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 23 Oct. 2024
The individual elements of Ka’s style would be familiar to a listener with even a cursory knowledge of rap.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2024
Even a cursory examination of this framework reveals the undeniable link between systemic oppression and privilege.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 30 July 2024
Taking advantage of the rebels’ generally low levels of education and cursory understanding of democracy, Islamist lecturers condemn the evils of Western-style democracy and tout the benefits of an Islamic state.
—Vera Mironova, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cursory
Adjective
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By contrast, Spencer crossing the ocean in the space of an hour feels downright hurried.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2025
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Photography by Christopher Lee Every morning taquerias throughout San Antonio fill with construction workers, nurses in scrubs, college students, and hurried families, all finding salvation in an iconic staple: the breakfast taco.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Be patient in communication and avoid making hasty decisions.—
Danijela Pilic,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2025
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An advancing inferno may call for hasty felling of trees to create firebreaks.—
Albert C. Lin,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, Nevada prosecutors claim that the former gang leader was the ringleader of the group that shot the rapper in a drive-by shooting.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
6 Mar. 2025
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Shakur was shot on Sept. 7, 1996, in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Measles can cause high fever, rash, swollen salivary glands and complications including brain swelling, deafness and pneumonia, which affects 1 of every 20 children sick with measles and is the most common cause of death from measles in kids, according to the CDC.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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Other than grabbing sunscreen, rash guard and a snack, her day’s work involved inspecting various coral reefs and diving down sixty feet to the ocean floor.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Mackerel This protein-dense oily fish is ubiquitous in the Mediterranean and parts of the Atlantic and has a rich flavor, a buttery texture, and is quick to cook on the grill, in the oven, or in a pan.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
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But the Oscar winner is quick to remind his kids that his millions aren’t theirs to spend.—
Nicolas Vega,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Your first thought as a near-retiree may be that a sudden recession will rob you of your retirement.—
Chris Carosa,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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While the viral video captures the unsettling reality of sudden turbulence, industry statistics highlight the overall safety of modern commercial flights.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Financial preparedness gives you the freedom to make informed choices, not just impulsive ones.—
Marc Shaffer,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2025
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Just be cautious with impulsive purchases or big-money decisions.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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