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quicksilver

[kwik-sil-ver] / ˈkwɪkˌsɪl vər /




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But after that, Carpenter’s quicksilver timing and ease, plus a diverse set of sketches, put the episode over the top.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2025

Because Bordeaux's backline, marshalled by the quicksilver Mathieu Jalibert and laced with the pace of Penaud and Louis Bielle-Biarrey, is the most dangerous in the competition off turnover ball and in broken field.

From BBC • May 24, 2025

Prosecutors, too, seemed sometimes frustrated by both the quicksilver pace of her answers — she is a fast talker, with little filter — and the consistent objections by the defense, many of which Merchan upheld.

From New York Times • May 7, 2024

That day in Brighton, their hits were low, their energy was high and South Africa, try as they might, couldn't pin down Japan's quicksilver handling game.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2023

She would sight her quarry and draw the arrow as smoothly as if her body were made of quicksilver.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo