quickness

Example Sentences

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His 8-foot wingspan and uncanny quickness let him short-circuit opposing offenses all by himself.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

At 5-foot-4, the Darien, Conn., native isn’t physically imposing, but her quickness, vision and footwork make her a perpetual threat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Safety is paramount, but efficiency and quickness are important as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Linebacker: Isaiah Phelps, Oxnard Pacifica, 6-1, 200, Jr. Phelps led Pacifica to a Southern Section Division 3 championship, averaging nearly 15 tackles a game with his quickness and instincts.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2025

Buck’s marvellous quickness and agility stood him in good stead.

From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London