whiz

Example Sentences

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A giant atrium was planned inside the structure where hologram images of spaceships and floating boulders whiz by visitors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

As four astronauts whiz toward a flyby of the Moon, looking out for them are mission control experts using cutting-edge technology and lessons learned from the Apollo program 50 years ago.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Vincent was a first-generation Indian immigrant and dot-com whiz kid.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

Political nous is the most important box to tick, Toms said, because CEO Elhedery—previously the bank’s chief financial officer—is seen more as a numbers whiz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

Cecily had always been a whiz at languages; no doubt she could say “happy birthday” in at least four or five, although Penelope would have settled for one.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood