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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
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First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of swiftly was
before the 12th century
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