quick wit
Example Sentences
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Thanks to her Appalachian accent, irrepressible talent and quick wit, she seemed to live on national television in the 1970s and quickly became country’s biggest-selling and most beloved superstar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
His tireless travel schedule and quick wit testify to his stamina -- and he also credits his third wife Rosangela da Silva, 59, with keeping him young.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
His quick wit, punchy puns and unique voice came through even on the page, and NBC took notice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
This too may be characteristic of a Dame, although pairing that with her unstuffy humor and refreshingly proletarian quick wit engendered in us a familiarity.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2024
Up until the Santa Anita Handicap the redhead had been basking in the attention, boasting of his horse’s infallibility, and entertaining the reporters with his quick wit.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
