swiftly established himself as a star in Hollywood
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Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026 When Industry premiered during the thick of the pandemic, in November 2020, critics swiftly jumped on board — but audiences were slower to find the thrilling drama, which centers on ambitious young graduates navigating their new life in a cutthroat London investment bank.—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026 Some of the biggest tours of 2026 swiftly sold out well in advance, including those by Harry Styles, Rush and Olivia Rodrigo (none of which include dates here).—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2026 Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026 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