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alacrity

[uh-lak-ri-tee] / əˈlæk rɪ ti /




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What is helping them meet these deadlines is the industry's alacrity in embracing generative AI.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

If you’re planning to travel with children and parents this holiday season, may the grace of whatever god you believe in descend upon you with alacrity.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

He has accomplished great things in his time as president, and the First Lady and Secretary Becerra both spoke within the last week about his efforts which have come with great alacrity.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2023

One game does not doom a season, a message that the Seahawks were spreading with alacrity after the game.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2023

“Certainly,” he replied with alacrity, and stood up to put it in train for speaking.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker