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expeditious

[ek-spi-dish-uhs] / ˌɛk spɪˈdɪʃ əs /


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Manzanares showed me an email from a Raman staffer last month that said, “unfortunately, there is not a clear and expeditious path forward on this case.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

"What it does mean is that the Defendants may not do so during the district court's expeditious litigation without securing Congress's authorization, as the Constitution and laws require."

From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026

Now, however, it’s clear that, at least when it comes to this order, language like “most expeditious manner,” doesn’t necessarily mean that anything is changing anytime soon.

From Salon ● Feb. 6, 2026

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has already said the state will “ensure there is a full, fair, and expeditious investigation to ensure accountability and justice.”

From Slate ● Jan. 8, 2026

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

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen


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