alacrity

Example Sentences

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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

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

Speed and alacrity are rewarded in the Slate News Quiz.

From Slate • Sep. 1, 2023

The knight scrambled up, edging away with such alacrity that some of the watchers laughed aloud.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin