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quickness

NOUN
swiftness
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG




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“It’s a game of speed, quickness and explosive power,” Cignetti said before the Rose Bowl.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

After two seasons of showing his size is an asset, not a liability, because of his quickness and instincts, Fifita has earned universal respect.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2025

"I'm optimistic that Indonesia is still attractive," he said, citing "the value chain, the investment climate and the quickness of President Prabowo to do deregulations".

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2025

James, who scored 38 in Game 3 to keep the Lakers close, was wildly efficient, using quickness and strength to get advantages against Minnesota’s excellent defense.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2025

“Posh and twaddle and fiddlesticks!” shouted Major Puff, as if by saying those words he countered the fact of the caribou’s quickness.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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