be quick
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But the recent jump in the company’s stock belies years of technical missteps that investors shouldn’t be quick to forget.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
"The element of surprise is like those children's toys with a shooting gallery, a little hammer, and a bunny that pops up in different windows... you have to be quick enough to catch it."
From Barron's ● May 17, 2026
When you see a move on the charts that reaches such historical extremes, many may be quick to believe that means the rally is near an end.
From MarketWatch ● May 11, 2026
They worry that memories of that experience mean workers will be quick to demand higher wages this time around, triggering another round of price rises.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
“Go on, Scar,” one mocked, “and be quick about it. Yezzan’s monkey gave you a command.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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