expeditious
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"It was conceptualised when I was the CEO. It needs to be implemented in near real-time in the banking system. Unfortunately, that has not happened," he says, calling for its expeditious execution.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
A White House official told Barron’s the administration was working to implement President Donald Trump’s executive order from December, which directed regulators to reschedule marijuana “in the most expeditious manner.”
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
Now, however, it’s clear that, at least when it comes to this order, language like “most expeditious manner,” doesn’t necessarily mean that anything is changing anytime soon.
From Salon ● Feb. 6, 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
More favors, innocent enough — packages to the mailbox, expeditious disposal of a bumblebee.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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