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
“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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Vocabulary lists containing swift
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act III
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