quick on the trigger
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Likewise, Caroline is by nature quick on the trigger.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
"Boards have become quick on the trigger to grant seats to activist investors just to avoid a proxy fight," said Scott Stringer, New York City's Comptroller, who called the trend "disturbing."
From Reuters ● Sep. 25, 2015
If history is any indication, expect Seattle to be quick on the trigger and slide back in the draft order.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2010
This time, however, his reply to Mr. Untermyer was quick on the trigger and vividly critical in tone.
From Time Magazine Archive
“The trouble,” a friend said, “is that Oppie is so quick on the trigger intellectually, that he puts the other guy at a disadvantage.”
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
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