lightning speed

Example Sentences

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“November to January is lightning speed for the court to hear and publish a major opinion,” Christensen said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

An August Virgo with no agent and an ability to respond to emails at lightning speed, Egypt has been doing his own booking for years.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

And in the AI era, in which innovation and risk are changing market dynamics at lightning speed, reducing transparency would be a step backward at exactly the wrong time.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

AI systems employ advanced-machine-learning algorithms that can process information and learn on their own, adjusting trading strategies at lightning speed, all without human input.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 28, 2025

Dusk approached with lightning speed, casting a muted purple hue over the backyard.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai