quick-thinking

Example Sentences

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The governor praised quick-thinking first responders, notably firefighters who "were quite literally climbing up ladders, handing individuals in this nursing home to police, who were at times carrying two people on their back to safety."

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

After ABC canceled its 2018 “Roseanne” revival due to star Roseanne Barr’s public flameout, the quick-thinking network teed up “The Conners,” which follows the titular family after its matriarch’s untimely death.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025

Army experts later established the grenade had been safe but police praised the "quick-thinking" staff.

From BBC • May 16, 2025

The wicketkeeper hit Bashir for four sixes until his attempted sweep at the same bowler was brilliantly caught by the quick-thinking Ben Duckett running around from slip.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2024

“And while you were quick-thinking on the fortune-teller case and I have observed you are a strong reader, your grammar and arithmetic skills leave much to be desired.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan