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swiftly

[swift-lee]

adverb

  1. with great speed or velocity.

    Catching a reflection in my mask lens, I swiftly turned around to see an 18-foot great white shark just yards away, looking straight at me!

  2. without delay; promptly; quickly.

    Behavior issues will be dealt with swiftly and decisively.



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That's also the conclusion the police swiftly arrived at, which is why they tried and failed to cancel protests in the area.

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“These criminals will be arrested and swiftly brought to justice. The commander-in-chief will ensure the laws of the United States are executed fully and completely.”

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Sovereignty was working his way to the outside of Journalism and with 200 yards to go moved swiftly to the front and won easily.

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One agent took the man’s backpack as they handcuffed him and swiftly took him down a service elevator.

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A French maritime review is looking at what new operational tactics they will use, and we are urging France to complete this review and implement the changes as swiftly as possible.

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