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swiftly

[swift-lee] / ˈswɪft li /


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The blaze, later determined to be a rekindling of a week-old fire, swiftly spread out of control, destroying more than 6,800 structures in Pacific Palisades, Malibu and nearby areas.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

After a period when the market was filled with dozens of delivery apps—fueled by the boom in home orders during the Covid-19 pandemic—the market is swiftly consolidating around a few big companies.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Although sympathetic, the mayor shot him down pretty swiftly, Jeremy said, saying nobody in L.A. wants more taxes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Kneeling beside her, Dr. Kristen Miller swiftly tapped hair-thin needles into the dog’s back and haunches.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Auntie North walked just as swiftly as her niece but glanced over her shoulder every few moments.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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