brisk
Example Sentences
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Policy decisions can pull yields in different directions, particularly when geopolitical events are moving at a brisk clip.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
At Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr’s reborn French restaurant in New York, instead of poaching the meringue they bake it before service in a low-temp oven for a miraculously brisk seven minutes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
The resulting volume is a brisk, engaging read that avoids hagiography.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
As we approach the middle of March, occasional spells of rain and brisk winds are possible with milder than average conditions and no significant cold weather likely at this stage.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
It’s a little after eight o’clock on a brisk, crisp night inFebruary, so it’s already dark and the stars have started coming out to play.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.