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[swift] / swɪft /


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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

“Drone operators should expect swift action if they violate restricted airspace.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Security was heightened around the institution as crowds gathered demanding swift action and accountability over the incident.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“We’re making swift progress on developing these safeguards and expect to be able to bring Mythos-class models to all our customers in the coming weeks,” Anthropic said on Thursday.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Use tiny movements, then a swift lunge the other fencer can’t avoid.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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