double-quick
noun
dou·ble-quick
ˈdə-bəl-ˌkwik 
: double time sense 1
broadly
: a rapid pace
double-quick
adjective or adverb
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And Tessa proved just as sharp as ever, detecting the scent in double-quick time before being showered with tennis balls to chase by bureau workers to celebrate her service.
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Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2025
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Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Double-quick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-quick. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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