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expeditious

[ek-spi-dish-uhs] / ˌɛk spɪˈdɪʃ əs /


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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

The order said the attorney general should make those changes “in the most expeditious manner in accordance with federal law.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 18, 2025

More favors, innocent enough — packages to the mailbox, expeditious disposal of a bumblebee.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen




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