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expeditious

[ek-spi-dish-uhs] / ˌɛk spɪˈdɪʃ əs /


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"All ships and aircraft enjoy the right of transit passage... for the purpose of continuous and expeditious transit of the strait," it states.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

“Our first and most important goal is the lawful, expeditious but safe transfer of these embryos back to where they belong,” Ikuta said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has already said the state will “ensure there is a full, fair, and expeditious investigation to ensure accountability and justice.”

From Slate • Jan. 8, 2026

“The state will ensure there is a full, fair and expeditious investigation to ensure accountability and justice,” Walz said.

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2026

More favors, innocent enough — packages to the mailbox, expeditious disposal of a bumblebee.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen




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