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swiftly

[swift-lee] / ˈswɪft li /


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Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to give him a list of insurers that “acted swiftly, courageously, and bravely” to fulfill their legal obligation and another list of those that were “particularly bad.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Even if the war ends swiftly and the strait reopens, some of the losses won’t be easily reversed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

However, the post fell short of a formal apology, which could mean the controversy won’t end swiftly.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The force said a woman in her 20s was approached from behind by a 26-year-old man who was "swiftly" arrested after being held by staff at the venue.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

A chill of silence fell over the table and spread swiftly around the room.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom