swift

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John Souttar's form is also a concern as he made his return to the starting line-up but was caught out, along with others, by swift United counter-attacking.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

When Geoffrey Owens was photographed working at a Trader Joe’s in 2018, the reaction was swift, and, in many corners, cruel.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

As such, he expects the S&P 500 to remain volatile, limited upside followed by swift corrections.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The leap was swift and steep—and grating on consumers already weary from years of entrenched inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

She plucks them off my brother’s head in one swift motion.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya