at a good clip
Example Sentences
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“If the dialogue is too slow, the silences can seem indulgent, but if the back-and-forth is going along at a good clip, the silences have more impact.”
From Washington Post • Oct. 27, 2021
The writing is witty and fun, with some great characters that keep the story moving along at a good clip.
From The Guardian • Dec. 27, 2018
On cue, I entered through a long narrow runway, demarcated by dozens of dazzling lights, moving at a good clip for dramatic effect.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2016
It’s the only area recognized for world famous bucktailing, which is a technique of dragging a surface fly, towed about 50-60 feet behind your boat, trolling at a good clip of 7-8 mph.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2014
I keep walking at a good clip, putting space between myself and the point of the drop.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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