lightning speed

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The flip side to GenAI’s disappointing pace is the lightning speed that newer and more advanced AI models, particularly from Anthropic’s Claude, are having—perhaps most notably on software and services companies.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Having made a name for himself by using his lightning speed to get on the end of scores, Bielle-Biarrey has far more to his game.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

“November to January is lightning speed for the court to hear and publish a major opinion,” Christensen said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

In the early ’60s, Shepard escaped to New York and with lightning speed infiltrated off-Broadway, inspired by Samuel Beckett, Edward Albee and a host of experimental playwrights.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2025

I’m stuffing things into a bag at lightning speed.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden