swift
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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
“Drone operators should expect swift action if they violate restricted airspace.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Security was heightened around the institution as crowds gathered demanding swift action and accountability over the incident.
From BBC • May 29, 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
With a swift glance around the room, he at once laid out our plan of attack, and, without speaking a word, with a gesture, placed us each in position.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
Vocabulary lists containing swift
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act III
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