swift

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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

S&P Global’s chief business economist noted business confidence dipped but hoped for a swift resolution to the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

"We will stand by our long-term partners in the Middle East and continue to push for a swift resolution to this conflict."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Since farming created the conditions for swift demographic growth, farmers could usually overcome foragers by sheer weight of numbers.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari