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swift·ness [ˈswɪftnəs] N no pl

swiftness

hitrost f

swiftness

urnost f

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This swiftness is justified on the grounds of secrecy. en.wikipedia.org

He made to rescue his father and in riding with such haste and swiftness, he tore the head of his hound off its body. en.wikipedia.org

The swiftness of the horse messengers finds mention in many of the chronicles of that period. en.wikipedia.org

This law sustains the lion in his strength, the hare in her swiftness, and the fox in his wiles. en.wikipedia.org

However, this may not be a disadvantage as the swiftness in most of her moves make up for it. en.wikipedia.org

The metallic lustre of their plumage, the swiftness of their flight, their habit of sweeping around in flocks, their plaintive coo, are often alluded to by the different sacred writers. en.wikipedia.org

The rolls of a cube die control the swiftness of the tokens, and entry to the finish square requires a precise roll from the player. en.wikipedia.org

Hypoglycemic episodes can vary greatly between persons and from time to time, both in severity and swiftness of onset. en.wikipedia.org

The name derives from the creeks unusual swiftness and violence after heavy rains, which makes passage across the creek impossible or dangerous. en.wikipedia.org

The violence of this swiftness and speed is likened to a storm or hurricane. en.wikipedia.org

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