alacrity
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The energy crisis "certainly gives everyone another reason why they should act with alacrity", the prime minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, told AFP.
From Barron's ● May 4, 2026
What is helping them meet these deadlines is the industry's alacrity in embracing generative AI.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
But the figure vanishes with the same dreamlike alacrity with which he arrives.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 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
Miss Bingley moved with alacrity to the pianoforte, and after a polite request that Elizabeth would lead the way, which the other as politely and more earnestly negatived, she seated herself.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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