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Another interne quick-wittedly applied clamps to the spurting blood vessels, yelled lustily for help.

From Time Magazine Archive

The firemen, aware that insurance on their equipment was void if the equipment was damaged outside Boise, quick-wittedly refused.

From Time Magazine Archive

She hesitated to reply only one instant; then quick-wittedly: "So we are in the same boat as the Government!"

From Simon Eichelkatz; The Patriarch Two Stories of Jewish Life by Frank, Ulrich

As the stream of their townspeople passed by, each with a carefully prepared word of greeting, Burns was ready with a quick-wittedly amiable rejoinder.

From Mrs. Red Pepper by Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith)

"Darling, give me but a chance to prove my love," Don Carlos breathed; then quick-wittedly began to talk about salmon fishing as two or three other guests approached.

From Bandit Love by Savage, Juanita