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
Recent Examples on the Web The couple was engaged in the early 2000s before Lopez and Affleck swiftly moved on with Marc Anthony and Jennifer Garner, respectively. Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 18 July 2024 But those experienced in federal law enforcement note that the female agents on Trump’s detail acted swiftly along with their male counterparts. Hadas Gold, CNN, 17 July 2024 An image of former President Trump spattered with blood after he was grazed by a bullet at a Pennsylvania rally swiftly became a symbol around which Republicans in Congress rallied. Andrew Solender, Axios, 14 July 2024 Secret Service agents responded swiftly to protect the former president and shot the apparent attacker to death. Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for swiftly 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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