swiftly

adverb

swift·​ly ˈswif(t)-lē How to pronounce swiftly (audio)
: in a swift manner : with speed : quickly

Examples of swiftly in a Sentence

swiftly established himself as a star in Hollywood
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Because these things are worked out between the party leaders beforehand, these resolutions are almost always swiftly unanimously adopted with little fanfare. Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025 His replacement, Prime Minister and acting President Han Duck-soo, was swiftly impeached less than two weeks later. Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Jan. 2025 Advertisement Metro’s emergency declaration allowed the agency to bypass policy and swiftly buy materials amid supply chain issues. Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025 Those companies that move swiftly to embrace this more pro-business environment could reap the benefits, while those who hesitate may be left behind. Landen Williams, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for swiftly 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swiftly was before the 12th century

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“Swiftly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swiftly. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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