Sentence examples for a quick and pointed from inspiring English sources

Mr. Obama delivered a quick and pointed response, saying in an e-mail statement to reporters that he had no intention of dealing with terrorists and accusing Mr. Bush of using his visit, timed for the 60th anniversary of Israel's independence, to "launch a false political attack".

Indeed, there was no shortage of barbs, quick and pointed.

Suharto decreed a quick and quiet funeral.

Presto: a quick and easy public offering.

This is a quick and painful kick.

Do a quick and dirty adjustment.

This is a quick and thrifty dessert.

This is a quick and thrifty dish.

Do a quick and easy corner shot.

It provoked a quick, pointed challenge from the United States, set off alarm bells among Asian neighbors and created a frenzy of nationalist expression inside China on hopes that the new leadership team in Beijing would push for a decisive resolution of the longstanding dispute.

But his remarks drew a quick, pointed rebuke from Mrs. Clinton, who criticized Mr. McCain's hands-off, market-oriented approach, saying it would lead to "a downward spiral that would cause tremendous economic pain and loss" for Americans.