at lightning speed

idiom

: extremely quickly

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In such an environment, making sure that decisions are made at the most local level—with an ear to the ground and at lightning speed—becomes the difference between monetizing on a disruption or being crushed by it. Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 In contrast to the traditional media of old, narratives can now move at lightning speed, and the particulars of the story can vary widely across social media silos. Jonathan Levin, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025 Turning banking on its head and doing it at lightning speed, both in terms of reach and products. Kjartan Rist, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 Then there’s the nervous energy of the live show, running to change between scenes, sets being moved at lightning speed. Rachel Dratch, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for at lightning speed

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“At lightning speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20lightning%20speed. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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