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swiftly

[swift-lee] / ˈswɪft li /


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Using a different legal framework, he swiftly announced a 10 percent global duty with a validity period of 150 days that also applies to Chinese goods.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Jonathan Krinsky, a market technician at BTIG, urged investors to approach Avis with caution, since the parabolic move higher of its shares could swiftly and painfully reverse.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

He was swiftly hired as president at United and became its CEO in 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

After Neukgu's escape from O-World, authorities swiftly shut down a nearby elementary school as a safety precaution.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“You can still choose your path,” said Eilonwy, “so long as it leads you from us. And I hope you follow it as swiftly as you did when you sneaked away.”

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander