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quick response

British

noun

marketing the rapid replenishment of a customer's stock by a supplier with direct access to data from the customer's point of sale

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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

The shop owner praised the quick response of police and security staff at the M Cwmbran shopping centre, where the shop is located.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

High-speed traders often seek to capture fleeting differences between prices of related assets, making quick response times critical.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

Despite the quick response of well-equipped fire trucks, the blaze spread quickly and burned for more than 43 hours.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2025

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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