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Recent Examples of swiftly Chief executive officer Josh Schulman, who arrived last summer, has been acting swiftly to stabilize the business, where revenue fell 17 percent to 2.46 billion pounds in fiscal 2025. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 May 2025 Even the acres of baffling dialogue are delivered swiftly. Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 14 May 2025 Baraka’s arrest was swiftly condemned by Democratic politicians and advocacy groups. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 9 May 2025 That says something, both on their thoughts and the scale of this issue, when considering how swiftly players have spoken out on so many other controversies. Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for swiftly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swiftly
Adverb
  • This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2025
  • And given how quickly the technology advances, private companies are setting their own rules of conduct and doing so faster than regulators can keep up – similar to how the internet has developed.
    Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 10 May 2025
Adverb
  • Shoppers suggest using an electric screwdriver to make assembly even quicker.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
  • Catch up quick: The SFMTA first installed the center-running bike lane, which spanned eight blocks, in August 2023 to create a more visible and protected corridor for bicyclists.
    Nadia Lopez, Axios, 9 May 2025
Adverb
  • In 2018 and 2019, OIG auditors issued separate reports that said Amtrak could strengthen measures to identify fraudulent medical claims sooner.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
  • The Steelers may have a tough decision to make if there is no movement on the Rodgers front soon.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025

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“Swiftly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swiftly. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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