But a quick one turned into one or two, and soon those became one too many.

VOA: special.2009.07.19

She was quick to learn, but she was also quick in anger.

VOA: special.2009.11.08

But the question of slavery delayed quick congressional action.

VOA: special.2009.02.26

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says there are some encouraging signs about the economy, but he was quick to temper expectations.

VOA: standard.2009.04.05

"Hopefully things will get better quick, you know,because I love fishing, but not at 45 years old."

VOA: standard.2010.07.20

But the Obama administration was quick to condemn his ouster by the military, and replacement with an interim government led by Roberto Micheletti, as an illegal coup.

VOA: standard.2009.07.01

Gardere says it will take at least four years to recoup his losses, but he is quick to point out that Barbancourt lost more than just business in the earthquake.

VOA: standard.2010.06.01

But climate change negotiators worry that without quick action, the carbon footprint of countries like India and China will rise dramatically as their fast-growing economies propel millions into the middle class.

VOA: standard.2009.11.27