happen quickly

Frequency: 7.512.1 per million words

To occur with great speed.

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Examples (10)

  • The accident happened so quickly that there was no time to react.
  • In the digital age, trends seem to happen quickly and disappear just as fast.
  • We need to make the decision now; the transition has to happen quickly.
  • Once the new manager arrived, the changes to the team happened quickly.
  • It all happened so quickly; one moment we were talking, the next he was gone.
  • The political landscape shifted, and the collapse of the government happened quickly.
  • If you don't pay attention, major life events can happen quickly and take you by surprise.
  • The rescue operation was a success because everything happened quickly and efficiently.
  • Technological advancements are expected to happen even more quickly in the next decade.
  • The sudden economic downturn happened quickly, catching many investors off guard.