swift
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Economists have warned that, even with a swift resolution to the war, it could take until 2027 for the the normal flow of goods through the Strait of Hormuz to be restored.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Glenn Hutchins, co-chair of the board of Brookings and co-founder of Silver Lake Partners, said that Powell’s swift actions prevented disaster.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
For weeks, growing optimism for a swift peace deal had provided breathing room for a Wall Street frenzy over memory chips.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged ministers will take swift action once the findings have been analysed.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
While under formal control, virtually every aspect of one’s life is regulated and monitored by the system, and any form of resistance or disobedience is subject to swift sanction.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing swift
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act III
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