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
Before Swalwell’s resignation, the allegations against him initially added him to a long list of high-profile cases sitting before the House Ethics Committee, where proceedings do not move at an expeditious pace.
From Slate ● Apr. 18, 2026
"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
More favors, innocent enough — packages to the mailbox, expeditious disposal of a bumblebee.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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