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[swift] / swɪft /


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Gov. Abbott established the Texas Business Court in 2023 in an effort to lure major companies to incorporate in Texas by promising swift dispute resolution and business-friendly judges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 11, 2026

The missile test drew swift condemnation from nations including Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the United States.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

And yet when he was picked as the national team's head coach in 2024, the backlash was swift.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Under coach Sergej Barbarez, a former professional poker player, the gritty Bosnians rarely gamble, instead playing a disciplined and physical style that emphasizes compactness and swift counterattacks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

And with one swift motion, she kicked me in the shin and raced off down the path toward a cluster of bright yellow forsythia.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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