lightning speed
Example Sentences
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The Interior Department completed the renovation at lightning speed by government standards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Having made a name for himself by using his lightning speed to get on the end of scores, Bielle-Biarrey has far more to his game.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2026
It draws in hundreds of millions of gamers and has a free game-development tool called Roblox Studio that enables amateur developers to create new games at lightning speed.
From Barron's ● Jan. 14, 2026
“November to January is lightning speed for the court to hear and publish a major opinion,” Christensen said.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 14, 2026
She wheels me down the hall at lightning speed and turns sharply into my room.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
