the quick
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“Thanks to the quick response and coordinated actions of our officers, the suspect was safely taken into custody, a dangerous firearm was removed from the streets, and no one was injured,” the department’s post said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
However, an anonymous resident from Whelford said she "could not fault" the quick response of UK authorities, describing officers as "calm, thorough and precise".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Some venture firms are betting that sports teams are less vulnerable to the quick pace of AI development that has threatened to upend parts of the software, legal and financial industries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
The Landover plan earned the quick approval of the PGC Planning Department, which cited the region’s desperate need for tax revenue.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
She placed her fingers flat on the table edge, like someone at a seance, then, almost instantly, closed her hands—her nails were bitten down to the quick.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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