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quickness

NOUN
swiftness
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG




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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

“It’s a game of speed, quickness and explosive power,” Cignetti said before the Rose Bowl.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026

“He’s got to have more confidence in his three-point shot, his pull-up shot and focusing on his defense on the ball, using his quickness for that,” Cronin said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2025

"I'm optimistic that Indonesia is still attractive," he said, citing "the value chain, the investment climate and the quickness of President Prabowo to do deregulations".

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2025

In the back of the transport, the girls talked with the manic quickness of those who’ve been given second chances.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray




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