whiz

Example Sentences

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As four astronauts whiz toward a flyby of the Moon, looking out for them are mission control experts using cutting-edge technology and lessons learned from the Apollo program 50 years ago.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Vincent was a first-generation Indian immigrant and dot-com whiz kid.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

Another competitor was a tech whiz who packed his plywood trimaran with electronic gizmos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

I’m not a financial whiz kid, but investors are trying to bring the price down so they can buy as much as possible, trying to scare the weaker hands.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025

“I’ll bet you’re a whiz on that bike,” I said then.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman