celerity

Example Sentences

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Enriquez’s plots deteriorate with satisfying celerity: In “The Cart,” a curse strips an entire neighborhood of its livelihood within approximately three pages.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2021

The officer reacted with celerity, producing, seemingly out of nowhere, a tube that he deposited in his master’s hand.

From The Guardian • Dec. 2, 2018

It is time for her and the state of West Virginia to get on with it - celerity and all.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2017

“If everyone shows good will, and contributes with responsibility, realism and celerity, we will get there.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2016

At the Rink Rapids two native huskies, Teek and Koona, were added; and the celerity with which Buck broke them in took away François’s breath.

From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London