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Meanings of swift in anglès

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Common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks.

portuguès
jonathan swift
català
jonathan swift
espanyol
jonathan swift

An English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745)

jonathan swift

Characterized by speed; acting or moving quickly.

Usage of swift in anglès
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MP's criticise the swift law change to validate thousands of speeding tickets.
Radio NZ
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Insurers are therefore likely to seek swift approval of their internal models.
Reuters
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The atrocity manifested a swift response from the Government of this State.
The Irish Times
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Ms Hulse said the consent process had been swift and needed examining.
Radio NZ
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The South African government issued a swift rebuke and summoned US officials.
The Guardian
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He said he welcomed the Commission's announcement of appropriate and swift measures.
Reuters
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The changes would allow swift intervention to tackle fly grazing, said ministers.
BBC
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Analysts are not optimistic about a swift recovery for the products market.
Reuters
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In a statement, she said she was grateful Fox took swift action.
Reuters
10
Biman Prasad says the Prime Minister must take decisive and swift action.
Radio NZ
11
He knew his power of swift and effectual action in a crisis.
The Divine Fire
12
And they should be able to expect a swift and effective response.
The Guardian
13
Earlier, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promised swift action of some sort.
News.com.au
14
Despite a swift reversal, protesters still demand that Pakistan's law minister resign.
The Guardian
15
It was a rhetorical question, but sometimes brought swift and harsh answers.
The Irish Times
16
We have made swift organisational changes to help stimulate our business performance.
Reuters
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portuguès
jonathan swift
Swift through the time
Swift across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
South Africa
Common
Australia
Common
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