quickly

Example Sentences

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The outlook “shifted quickly and meaningfully,” said Gregory Daco, the association’s president.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Carlson briefly conceded the point—“I wouldn’t disagree”—but quickly returned to his initial premise.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

They worked quickly, but it was an agonising wait to see if the launch could still go ahead.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

An X user quickly noticed the leak and spread the word.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

He had taken the hat, quickly dug a hole, buried the hat and smoothed the snow over it, then gone back to sitting, staring ahead, looking completely innocent.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen