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

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

"We will stand by our long-term partners in the Middle East and continue to push for a swift resolution to this conflict."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Laura stood at the window and watched Pa, big and swift and strong, walking away over the snow.

From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder