Sentence examples for had been quickest from inspiring English sources

The Ferraris had been quickest all weekend and Hamilton had acknowledged the task.

Porsche had been quickest in testing and their form looked ominous but as the race unfolded the margins became tighter and tighter.

On a day of surprises, Lewis Hamilton – who had been quickest the previous two days in his McLaren – had to settle for the 10th fastest time, more than 1.2sec down on Trulli, who blitzed the 4.655km track in 1min 20.801min.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen had been quickest when conditions were wetter earlier in the session.

Reigning world champion Jorge Lorenzo had been quickest all day until the German rider edged ahead of him at the end of the afternoon session.

Astana's Nibali had been quickest at the intermediate split at the top of the minor climb but, as Froome entered the final metres, it was clear he was riding into the yellow jersey.

Mrs. Rasmuson had been quick to adjust to Alaska.

As a child, she had been quicker, sweeter.

So far, however, no one had been quick enough.

The National Development and Reform Commission said they had cooperated with the investigation and had been quick to change.

Worldtalk could have fought off the giants if it had been quicker with an NT version.