swift

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When Geoffrey Owens was photographed working at a Trader Joe’s in 2018, the reaction was swift, and, in many corners, cruel.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

They added: "We have taken swift action to protect our systems and data," including taking some systems offline.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

As such, he expects the S&P 500 to remain volatile, limited upside followed by swift corrections.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Does a state “enforce orthodoxy” when it insists upon swift treatment for bone fractures?

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

“A good stage manager is swift and efficient as a London postal worker, and I have no time to waste.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood