quick-fire
adjective
chiefly British
: done or coming very quickly one after another
quick-fire responses/questions/jokes
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Mark Normand’s always had a special brand of brutally funny, quick-fire comedy.
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Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
His approach demonstrates understanding of X’s unique ecosystem: quick-fire responses, cultural commentary and the platform’s preference for unfiltered personality over polished messaging.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
His Golden Globes coverage promises the same quick-fire candor and viral energy, set against the glitz of the red carpet.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
Sky Genie is another mode for quick-fire cinematic moves like orbit and spiral.
—New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
Now for fun, quick-fire questions!
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Nov. 2025
From nail-biting quick-fire challenges to high-stakes elimination rounds like the show’s signature Restaurant Wars, the judges of Top Chef eat well during filming.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
Having walked off the pitch in the 64th minute looking exhausted after his quick-fire goal and de facto assist stunned City, the player’s recovery came in the form of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Cinderella.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 4 July 2025
The White House is trying to use an 18th-century wartime law to deport them without trial.
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The Trump administration has said these quick-fire transfers are necessary for security reasons.
—Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2025
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Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
His approach demonstrates understanding of X’s unique ecosystem: quick-fire responses, cultural commentary and the platform’s preference for unfiltered personality over polished messaging.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
His Golden Globes coverage promises the same quick-fire candor and viral energy, set against the glitz of the red carpet.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
Sky Genie is another mode for quick-fire cinematic moves like orbit and spiral.
—New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
Now for fun, quick-fire questions!
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Nov. 2025
From nail-biting quick-fire challenges to high-stakes elimination rounds like the show’s signature Restaurant Wars, the judges of Top Chef eat well during filming.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
Having walked off the pitch in the 64th minute looking exhausted after his quick-fire goal and de facto assist stunned City, the player’s recovery came in the form of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Cinderella.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 4 July 2025
The White House is trying to use an 18th-century wartime law to deport them without trial.
SOURCE:
Federal court records
|
Henry Gass and Jacob Turcotte/Staff
The Trump administration has said these quick-fire transfers are necessary for security reasons.
—Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2025
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“Quick-fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quick-fire. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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