Example Sentences

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"Some surgical procedures appeared to be undertaken with great swiftness," it says.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

Macron described concerns over the swiftness of Sarkozy’s sentence as “legitimate debate in a democracy, because everyone wants there to be avenues for appeal and recourse.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

The outrage was swift, it was bipartisan, and the chamber moved with an uncharacteristic swiftness to amend this affront to the Founders.

From Slate • Sep. 30, 2023

Their swiftness and efficiency was impressive to watch.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2023

Even Homeless Harry was impressed by the swiftness of their victory.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin