rapid-fire

Example Sentences

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Schwarzenegger in an unprecedented, rapid-fire recall of an enormously unpopular governor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Instead of looking silly, O'Sullivan make two century breaks in three rapid-fire entertaining frames before an enthralled Crucible crowd, which included former Manchester United and England midfielder Paul Scholes.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The Army itself advises soldiers to “maintain the high ground,” and research shows that rapid-fire calls made under pressure by the morally immature lead to disaster.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

It remains one of the most heavily traded vehicles on the market—and the security of choice for many rapid-fire Wall Street equity desks and hedge funds.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Immediately, a dad jumps in with a slew of rapid-fire questions about his son’s dietary restrictions.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli