How to Use speedy in a Sentence

speedy

adjective
  • They wished her a speedy recovery.
  • The speedy Hall, though a streak scorer, will be missed.
    Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 26 June 2023
  • On the third play of the game, the speedy Atwell got behind the defense and caught a 42-yard pass from Stafford.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2023
  • And the brew time is speedy at just under four minutes.
    Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 8 June 2023
  • Three plays later, the speedy Bailey Gaither sprinted in for a TD and a 17-17 tie.
    Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 25 June 2023
  • Acuna hit a two-run homer in the third and later in the game, the speedy outfielder stole his NL-leading 29th base.
    Larry Lage, ajc, 14 June 2023
  • But the prospect for speedy Senate action looked shaky, which could drag the legislation past the wire.
    Jacob Bogage, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
  • These adorable, rideable, and speedy creatures made every trek a breeze.
    George Yang, PCMAG, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Reef fish larvae can also swim a speedy 10 to 12 body lengths per second.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 May 2023
  • The speedy driving doesn’t happen when her son is a passenger.
    Mike Palm, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Gentoo penguins are the speediest swimming birds in the world.
    Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2023
  • There are no frills or flairs here—just a cozy, speedy meal that feels nourishing thanks to plenty of kale and veggies and a can of beans.
    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Dealing with the hassle of TSA Pre sign ups in the pandemic to ensure speedy boarding?
    Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 11 May 2023
  • Comforting macaroni and cheese that just needs a speedy salad on the side.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Vallow Daybell has not waived her right to a speedy trial, so it could not be delayed.
    Rebecca Boone, ajc, 1 Apr. 2023
  • The prince defeats the enemies and discovers the secret of Galerius’ speedy takeover.
    Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
  • The order comes after Joran van der Sloot filed a waiver of his right to a speedy trial on Tuesday.
    Adam Sabes, Fox News, 28 June 2023
  • Wi-Fi system is easy to set up and use and has reliable, speedy performance.
    Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 8 July 2023
  • The speedy senior from Baker High in Mobile did not play football – at all – until last spring.
    Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 30 June 2023
  • Daybell had earlier waived his right to a speedy trial.
    CBS News, 12 May 2023
  • The runabout is powered by a Yanmar engine that can churn out 370 horses for smooth and speedy cruising.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Simple and speedy, this classic Southern Fried Corn recipe is certainly worth the shuck.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 1 July 2023
  • This recipe also ensures speedy post-dinner cleanup with just one pan used for cooking.
    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Don’t expect a speedy answer as to whether this particular corner of the Flash universe is still a part of those plans.
    David Betancourt, Washington Post, 1 July 2023
  • But they are not set up for aggressive or speedy detective work.
    Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 Aug. 2023
  • There also are plenty of speedy youngsters but many are unproven — 14 are making their debut on the world stage.
    Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2023
  • He was appointed a public defender and waived his right to a speedy trial.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2023
  • There, the speedy crustacean will participate in 12 heat races–each one gives you a chance to win a two for one drink ticket and a spot in the final race for a bucket of beer.
    Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Kenneth Chesebro, a lawyer who advised Trump after the 2020 election, has asked for a speedy trial, and the presiding state judge has agreed to it.
    Danny Hakim, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Running around in the heat, a person can shed more than 2 gallons of water each day, draining one of life’s precious resources at a speedy pace.
    WIRED, 30 Sep. 2023

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