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[swift] / swɪft /


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Economists have warned that, even with a swift resolution to the war, it could take until 2027 for the the normal flow of goods through the Strait of Hormuz to be restored.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“We’re making swift progress on developing these safeguards and expect to be able to bring Mythos-class models to all our customers in the coming weeks,” Anthropic said on Thursday.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

That didn’t happen during similar episodes of oil price turbulence around 1979 and 1980 because of a combination of slower wage growth, a stronger yen and swift monetary policy action.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

They blossomed into one of the premier sports teams in the world, but the ownership change brought swift business changes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Ever so quickly I reach out my right hand, grab a sleeve, and give it a swift tug.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper




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