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quick

[kwik] / kwΙͺk /




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There was no drama at the obligatory face-off, despite the fierce rivalry that has developed between them, and two-time world champion Dubois was quick to leave the stage afterwards.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

With hundreds of millions of dollars being pumped into the ecosystem at once, and ad-makers earning astounding sums of cash for their quick work, you’re going to get a lot of slop.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

This was achieved using many of the same methods, including quick and organised starts, having equipment ready for use and clear communication across the team.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Its Claude models became go-to tools for AI-driven coding, an area where automation can bring quick and dramatic returns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Aunt J rolls her eyes so quick, I may be the only one who catches it.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

His last spell was quicker than his first as he brought pace and hostility, hitting Steve Smith on the helmet with a bouncer on day four.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

They also want better social and educational programs, as well as a reduction in the inmate population from over 6,500 to 4,000 -- driven by quicker court proceedings and transferring people to other units.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

“Tariffs are lower than the levels we saw earlier this year and last, giving importers more certainty on cost and allowing them to replenish inventories at a quicker rate.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

“This week was indicative of some restiveness and a desire among the base to see concrete policy for Palestinian liberation and quicker progress on some policing promises,” said Gordillo.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

That roused her quicker than even the smelliest smelling salts could have, and she chased the twins ’round the room while screaming, “Mama! Mama!”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

Those numbers would likely make the Roadster the quickest car in current production.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Hamilton, second to Verstappen in the sprint, was quickest in the first and second parts of qualifying but could not repeat that pace when it mattered during what he described as "another difficult Q3".

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

Upgrades at existing plants and restarts of a handful of recently closed reactors are considered the quickest, lowest-hanging fruit for adding more nuclear power.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

And the Italian, who leads Hamilton and Russell in the championship by 59 points, was the quickest on the race-simulation runs towards the end of the session.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

The point is I’m the quickest striker in the league and on earth.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander


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