Word: swiftness
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...been ladling out money to the economy at a slower pace. The nation's money supply grew at a better than 10% annual rate last month, but lately the rate has slipped to 7%. By historic standards, that is still a rapid increase, but it is not swift enough to supply all the funds that borrowers of all kinds want to get their hands on. The Federal Reserve governors believe that borrowing must be discouraged in order to cool off an inflationary economy...
About to leave for Algiers, he got an urgent phone call from Mamie Eisenhower, who dictated a note to be delivered to her husband: "Dear Ike: Al will give you this note and give you a sweet kiss from me-and also a swift kick, because you haven't written for so long." Jolson delivered the message to General Eisenhower, commander in chief of the Allied Forces in North Africa. "Well," said Ike, "when you get back home, give Mrs. Eisenhower back that kiss. As for the other ..." Ike bent over, lifted the flap of his jacket and told...
...four men on board-seemed more than equal to the task. Since it began operating as an oceanographic research vessel for the Smithsonian Institution two years ago, Sea-Link* had easily plunged to depths of 1,000 ft. Last week, as the minisub maneuvered in swift currents of the Gulf Stream, routine turned abruptly into tragedy...
...swift recognition of China-an act endorsed even by the opposition-has led to important new trade ties. His dogged opposition to proposed French nuclear tests in the South Pacific has earned him widespread acclaim. The Labor government's skillful renegotiation of mining contracts with Japan (to offset revaluation of the Australian dollar) pleasantly surprised the Australian business community...
...winner of 15 national titles and known as the "grand old lady" of Italian soccer, represents the conservative, traditional style known as catenaccio (literally, door bolt). The emphasis is on tight defense, with the opponent's attacks being used as springboards for counter-thrusts and breakaway strikes by swift forwards...