be quick
Example Sentences
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“Negotiating a resolution that preserves freedom of navigation won’t be quick or easy,” said Suzanne Maloney, vice president for foreign policy and an Iran expert at the Brookings Institution.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
And because these precious cataclysmic moments are so brief the spacecraft has to be quick and nimble – hence its name.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 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
“Scar,” he barked out, “the noble Yezzan has need of fresh, clean water. Take two men and bring back as many pails as you can carry. And be quick about it.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
