expeditious
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Iranian officials assured the "safe, unhindered and expeditious passage" for Philippines-flagged ships through the waterway, said Theresa Lazaro, the South East Asian country's foreign affairs secretary.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 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
“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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