rapid-fire

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The “pattern day trader” rule, implemented in 2001, officially ends Thursday, making rapid-fire stock and options trades easier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Instead of looking silly, O'Sullivan make two century breaks in three rapid-fire entertaining frames before an enthralled Crucible crowd, which included former Manchester United and England midfielder Paul Scholes.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The Army itself advises soldiers to “maintain the high ground,” and research shows that rapid-fire calls made under pressure by the morally immature lead to disaster.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Simpson, standing at his side, jumped in with a rapid-fire explanation of what had just happened, throwing her band under the bus and not making much sense at all.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

I take a deep breath in the hall, and then, glancing down again at the sides, blurry on account of my rapid-fire hand shuddering, make out the older brother’s last line of the script page.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle