the quick

Example Sentences

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"They really want to tap into the quick, instant desire."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

It was the quick and savvy choices he made that helped the company, and its stock, eventually soar.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Batson already places extraordinary weight on the quick instincts of trial judges and the exactitude of trial lawyers in the compressed theater of jury selection.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Nike provided a disappointing sales outlook, and the quick harsh reaction in the stock market might be laying the groundwork for a lucrative long-term investment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

And all her fingernails are chewed down to the quick.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements