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Recent Examples of quick fixMany organizations expect coaching to provide quick fixes or overnight transformations, but real leadership development takes time.—Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 But that’s not hindering the search for a quick fix.—Alice Park, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025 Sadly, the public seems to lack the patience for such efforts, and there is no shortage of politicians promising quick fixes through border closures.—Edward Alden, Foreign Affairs, 6 Mar. 2025 Instead of chasing quick fixes, focus on creating sustainable value by staying true to your vision.—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quick fix
There’s simply no substitute for the positive outcomes that qualities like grit, individual effort, commitment and consistency can predictably bring into your life.
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Vinesh Sukumaran,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Wellness shots should be consumed in moderation and are not a substitute for a well-rounded diet.
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD,
Health,
26 Mar. 2025
There would also need to be a paramedic or emergency medical technician in the vicinity on standby to provide medical aid, if necessary.
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Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
Remove Stains From Fabric If your carpets or upholstered furniture are attacked by something greasy, leaving a horrible, oily stain, shampoo is on standby to help you out.
Saint is a stand-in for his father, who envisions himself as a martyr being attacked by all sides.
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Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
The rockets most often mentioned as stand-ins for the Space Launch System—SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's New Glenn—aren't likely to be cleared for crew missions for at least several years.
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