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swiftly

[swift-lee] / ˈswɪft li /


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And I walked my shaky, cold little legs swiftly back to the car.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

More likely, many countries could be reticent to accept “volcano refugees,” making excuses – perhaps legitimate ones – that they don’t have the money, resources or space to safely settle so many people so swiftly.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

Priebus was fairly swiftly given the heave-ho in favor of retired Gen. John Kelly, who was serving as secretary of homeland security.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026

She said the government "will not hesitate to take action" to make clear that "where people's addresses are being published online, that is an offence and action has to be taken swiftly".

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

From the moment the marsh bird appeared, Taran led the companions swiftly, following without hesitation a path which now seemed clear.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander




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