swift
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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
But even a swift reopening doesn’t mean a swift return to “normal.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Glenn Hutchins, co-chair of the board of Brookings and co-founder of Silver Lake Partners, said that Powell’s swift actions prevented disaster.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged ministers will take swift action once the findings have been analysed.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Her waddling gait was a snail’s pace compared to the ostrich’s swift departure, but for Mrs. Clarke it was remarkably quick.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing swift
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act III
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