quick response
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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“Thanks to the quick response and coordinated actions of our officers, the suspect was safely taken into custody, a dangerous firearm was removed from the streets, and no one was injured,” the department’s post said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
The messages prompted a quick response from the state’s governor, Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham, who said that “New Mexico’s name isn’t up for debate—it’s been ours since before the United States existed.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
The company’s quick response to the spike in fuel costs through surcharges and higher fares, coupled with strong travel demand, led to profit and revenue that beat expectations and an upbeat outlook.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 8, 2026
His praise is reserved for the "lovely ambulance crew" and the "really quick response" from triple zero, the emergency services.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
Her quick response and the family’s unity of purpose sent Fred Gray off King Hill with a sense of hope.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
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