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swiftly

[swift-lee] / ˈswɪft li /


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This misperception carries profound consequences and is currently rippling through our world, eroding trust, deepening isolation and creating a social environment in which empathy is swiftly becoming an atrophied muscle in desperate need of exercise.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the government on Tuesday, saying it had acted swiftly after the exam paper leaks by arresting several people.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

"An observant Lancashire Constabulary officer recognised Jumaa and acted swiftly to arrest him," Detective Supt Nicola McCulloch said in a statement.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Although he passed again on Tuesday, he said he once again completed it swiftly and hoped this wouldn’t result in his test being flagged a second time.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

He swung astride Melynlas; Gurgi and Eilonwy shared Lluagor; and the companions swiftly rode from the glade.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander




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