Below you will find example sentences with "swift action". The examples show how this phrase is used in natural context and which words often surround it.

Swift Action in a sentence

Corpus data

  • Displayed example sentences: 20
  • Discovered as a combination around: swift
  • Corpus frequency in the collocation scan: 8
  • Phrase length: 2 words
  • Average sentence length: 25.7 words

Words in this phrase

swift action

Meanings of words in this phrase

  • swift can mean: Fast; quick; rapid. Frequent word
  • action can mean: The effort of performing or doing something. Common word

Sentence profile

  • Phrase position: 3 start, 13 middle, 4 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Usage patterns

These patterns show short text windows around the phrase in the example sentences:

agencies took swift action to protect 1× and taking swift action against such 1× are taking swift action to prevent 1× authorities for swift action as the 1× can take swift action and mitigate 1× firefighters took swift action in ensuring 1× has taken swift action following residents 1× have taken swift action and subsequently 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

abbott recounted the 1× additionally he urged 1× by implementing vigilant 1× by instantly detecting 1× camra appreciates the 1× ch supt phil 1×

Common sentence endings:

9 vat rate 1× a free action 1× and apply sanction 1× any further disorder 1× any upset caused 1× are not misled 1×

Context words

These words often appear near this phrase in the example sentences:

take 3× taken 3× level 2× crisis 2× security 2× taking 2× businesses 2× prevent 2× ensure 2× took 2× authorities 2× government 2×

Related phrases

taylor swift climate action urgent action action movies class action strike action collective action strict action take action tom swift

Phrases around this combination

Just before it in the phrase index:

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Just after it in the phrase index:

swimming club swimming pool swimming pools swine flu swing states switch lite

Other phrases with the same pattern

Same ending:

climate action urgent action class action strike action collective action strict action

Corpus analysis

  • The phrase "swift action" has 2 words and usually appears in the middle in these examples. The average sentence has 25.7 words and is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around this phrase, patterns and context words such as agencies took swift action to protect, and taking swift action against such, take, taken and level stand out.
  • In the phrase index, this combination connects with taylor swift, climate action and urgent action, linking the page to nearby combinations.

Example types with swift action

This selection groups the examples by length and sentence type, making usage of the full phrase easier to scan:

Short example sentences

Christian Association of Nigeria Urges Swift Action, Arrest. (8 words)

The service said "swift action" prevented it from spreading. (9 words)

I support NaCCA’s swift action to recall the books and apply sanction. (13 words)

Longer example sentences

She added: "In the six months since the first inspection, we have taken swift action and subsequently provided additional assurance to the CQC that the work will ensure effective systems are in place to keep patients safe. (37 words)

Federal agencies took “swift action to protect our financial system and help small businesses that did nothing wrong continue to make payroll,” U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., said in a statement last week. (35 words)

Erewash councillor Alex Breene, lead member for town centres, regeneration and planning, said: “Ferrestone House is a much-loved local landmark and the council has taken swift action following residents’ concerns over its fate. (34 words)

Example sentences (20)

Now, the basic shifting engine has been changed rather drastically: At 1 level, you choose a shifter’s aspect, and entering it is a swift action; ending the effect is a free action.

Abbott recounted the hostage crisis at a synagogue in Colleyville, TX in 2022, lauding the “swift action by law enforcement” to save the hostages, but acknowledged that the threat of antisemitism remains.

Additionally, he urged swift action to modernise the economy for sustainable growth and strengthen national security to draw in investors.

By implementing vigilant monitoring and taking swift action against such impersonators, businesses can prevent reputational damage and ensure their customers are not misled.

By instantly detecting an asset being hosted by a non-approved provider, security teams can take swift action and mitigate potential threats.

Christian Association of Nigeria Urges Swift Action, Arrest.

Ch Supt Phil Dolby, of Walsall Police, said: “We’re working hard to understand what has happened and why, and are taking swift action to prevent any further disorder.

Erewash councillor Alex Breene, lead member for town centres, regeneration and planning, said: “Ferrestone House is a much-loved local landmark and the council has taken swift action following residents’ concerns over its fate.

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Federal agencies took “swift action to protect our financial system and help small businesses that did nothing wrong continue to make payroll,” U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., said in a statement last week.

In light of this situation, we wish to inform the public and all concerned parties that we have taken swift action to notify the appropriate authorities regarding this unnecessary and potentially disruptive plan.

I support NaCCA’s swift action to recall the books and apply sanction.

Mayor Karen Bass emphasized the safety of the I-10 weeks ahead of schedule, attributing it to swift action and collaboration at all levels of government.

Mr Cummins said the level of closures seen this month will only be the tip of the iceberg if the Government fails to take swift action, including the return of the 9% Vat rate.

She added: "In the six months since the first inspection, we have taken swift action and subsequently provided additional assurance to the CQC that the work will ensure effective systems are in place to keep patients safe.

Speaking about the nomination, Rob Barber said: “The firefighters took swift action in ensuring everything was put into place to rescue the woman safely.

The activists say they have submitted a memorandum to the Corporation authorities for swift action as the daily collection by these unauthorised persons meant a huge loss to the exchequer.

Their resistance to swift action hindered the forging of a more united and decisive response to the pressing climate crisis.

The service said "swift action" prevented it from spreading.

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced heavy pressure from his own to take swift action to bring down migration, as new data published Thursday showed net migration numbers were higher than previously thought.

Camra appreciates the licensee’s swift action in removing the item and apologises for any upset caused.

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