expeditious
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Iranian officials assured the "safe, unhindered and expeditious passage" for Philippines-flagged ships through the waterway, said Theresa Lazaro, the South East Asian country's foreign affairs secretary.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
"All ships and aircraft enjoy the right of transit passage... for the purpose of continuous and expeditious transit of the strait," it states.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
In response to a request for comment from Salon, a Justice Department official said “DOJ is working to identify the most expeditious means of executing the EO.”
From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026
In a press statement, Orsted said it will “determine how best it may be possible to work with the U.S. Administration to achieve an expeditious and durable resolution.”
From MarketWatch • Jan. 13, 2026
More favors, innocent enough — packages to the mailbox, expeditious disposal of a bumblebee.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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