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swiftly

[swift-lee] / ˈswɪft li /


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The problem is that the governance structures in these companies are adolescent at best, ill-equipped to handle their rapid rate of revenue growth, their evolving business models, and their swiftly changing capital structures.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The Reds announced Slot's exit on Saturday, a year after the Dutchman guided them to the Premier League title, and have moved swiftly to bring in a successor.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

As a new Ebola outbreak unfolds in Africa, the U.S. is moving swiftly to protect Americans and help contain the virus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Recent weeks have seen a string of optimistic reports about a peace deal, which have been swiftly rolled back by one side or the other.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Father Monaghan moves swiftly to get Joey out of Ateneo de Manila and into hiding.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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