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swiftly

[swift-lee] / ˈswɪft li /


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“This is a moment where the city residents and nation were asking us to act swiftly and boldly against the federal government, and we haven’t done it,” said Soto-Martínez.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The problem is that the governance structures in these companies are adolescent at best, ill-equipped to handle their rapid rate of revenue growth, their evolving business models, and their swiftly changing capital structures.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Chelsea sacked three managers swiftly after the same success as Slot – but then owner Roman Abramovich's unique demands made them a special case.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Recent weeks have seen a string of optimistic reports about a peace deal, which have been swiftly rolled back by one side or the other.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

The ground rose, and the river ran swiftly between tumbled boulders slippery with moss.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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