quick mind
Example Sentences
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“I knew immediately I had met an exceptional man,” Prager said via email, adding that Elder stood out for “his quick mind, his voluminous knowledge, his life-loving personality, and his courage.”
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 29, 2021
It was freedom Fitzpatrick hadn’t been given in his previous offense, and it appealed to his quick mind.
From Washington Post β Apr. 15, 2021
In the Army, his quick mind and explosive strength earned him a spot in the elite and unruly Special Forces.
From New York Times β Feb. 15, 2021
Almost every football player must have incredibly quick feet and an equally quick mind, but most linemen must also have bodies weighing well over 250 pounds.
From Slate β Jan. 8, 2021
The terms could seem impolite to an outsider, but they reflected Farmer’s sense of humor, his quick mind, and his prejudice for brevity.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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