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

Jonathan Reekie, director of Somerset House Trust, said it was thanks to "really quick-thinking staff" and the "amazing" response of London Fire Brigade that the fire was quickly put out.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2024

People like Mary say the quick-thinking of retail staff - largely women - saved many.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024

Neither one of us had a quick-thinking way with words like Styx did.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon