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sharp-witted

[shahrp-wit-id] / ˈʃɑrpˈwɪt ɪd /




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He has had two coronary bypass surgeries but remains robust and sharp witted.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2022

Mahathir has had two coronary bypass surgeries but was still robust and sharp witted.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2022

The young fellow is sharp witted, and with his knowledge of the language and the people can be trusted to take care of himself.

From By Right of Conquest Or, With Cortez in Mexico by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

Alice is a sharp witted, sensible child of the London streets.

From Changing Winds A Novel by Ervine, St. John G. (St. John Greer)

“You are right in saying you are singular,” interposed Aunt Temple, who was rather sharp witted, and had intensely black eyes.

From The Big Otter by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)




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