be quick
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Momentum traders therefore need to be quick on their feet, preparing to liquidate their momentum trades no later than the end of December.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
Any intervention needs to be quick and effective: A person who is choking can lose consciousness and go into cardiac arrest within three to five minutes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The Ferrari car this year has proved to be quick in the corners, arguably the fastest.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 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
He tried his best to be quick about the greetings he gave to all the familiar people he passed, but it was hard.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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