brisk

Example Sentences

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He has high standards and can be brisk in cutting off lawyers not up to snuff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Business was brisk on two days The Times observed, and the waiting times were generally only a few minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Policy decisions can pull yields in different directions, particularly when geopolitical events are moving at a brisk clip.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

By Wednesday, the UK will be dominated by cold, brisk north to north-west winds, reaching gale force in places.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Then Helena comes bounding up the stairs, also with her cheeks blushing, because the air is brisk.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron