swift

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When Geoffrey Owens was photographed working at a Trader Joe’s in 2018, the reaction was swift, and, in many corners, cruel.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Manchester City lifted the Carabao Cup before the international break, but can they book a swift return to Wembley by beating Liverpool in their FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday?

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

As such, he expects the S&P 500 to remain volatile, limited upside followed by swift corrections.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Does a state “enforce orthodoxy” when it insists upon swift treatment for bone fractures?

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Maybe it’s the storm, or today’s drill, or the sound of thunder, but Axel can’t stop himself from dragging a swift arm across the top of Frank’s desk.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers