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Suggestions are floated and swiftly vetoed (Symi—too far, Spetses—too posh), and then inspiration strikes.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
3 July 2026 The insensitive promotion was swiftly canceled, leading to the CEO's dismissal, a public apology, and mandatory history training for 24,000 employees.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026 Thomas was swiftly arrested and charged in connection with Miles' murder.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026 Internet users were still seeking answers in posts beneath the online statement before they were swiftly deleted.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
2 July 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