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Example sentences for "speedy"

Lexicographically close words:
speedily; speeding; speedometer; speeds; speedster; speel; speer; speered; speering; speerit
  1. This speedy and generous aid, moreover, was presented with a delicate politeness, which, as Schiller said, touched him more than even the gift itself.

  2. Speedy aid is all that I can now think of or wish.

  3. I am the more sensible of a speedy dispatch as the Chancery affair cannot be put off much longer.

  4. I am glad to hear of your speedy removal.

  5. He has a strong assurance of success, and some hopes of a speedy decision.

  6. Far from taking any step to put a speedy end to this astonishing dispute, I should not be surprized if next summer they were to lend their cordial assistance to England, as to the weaker party.

  7. May I beg, Dear Sir, your speedy directions for my conduct.

  8. She spoke of the power and goodness of their heavenly Father, and besought them to unite with her in earnest petitions to the throne of grace for timely succor, or for a preparation for a speedy exit from life.

  9. The next paragraph suggests that the Secretary of War had come for something besides a conference with Sherman; at any rate, he took speedy action in one important direction.

  10. It is one of the terms of the proposition that high wages are to be given; for without these there would be no emigration, and certainly no fear of a too speedy promotion to the rank of proprietor.

  11. The object of Mr Wakefield, it will be seen at once, is to procure the speedy transmission in due proportion of capital and labour.

  12. So they brought them and she took the pen and struck a geomantic scheme which she considered awhile; and then cried, "Thou hast spoken sooth, Allah will grant thee speedy reunion with her; so be not troubled.

  13. It may be Almighty Allah will bring me speedy relief, for He cloth even as He is fief, and the wise say: 'Better body to scathe than a flaw in faith.

  14. Haply He will vouchsafe me speedy reunion with my beloved Ali Shar for He can do what He willeth and to His servants showeth grace, ever mindful of their case!

  15. A speedy thaw followed, and the roads and camp once more suffered from the ravages of our old enemy--the mud.

  16. Three steamers alone remain, and the speedy capture or sinking of these must speedily follow.

  17. Others again, appearing to foreshadow by their frowns the speedy bending of their bows, remained silent, with faces red with rage.

  18. For in this election we have proved honest judges, like those who are hastily empanelled to serve in the Court of the Recuperators--where the decision is so speedy that those who try the case have no time to be bribed.

  19. I gave him cause to die a speedy death, He left me cause to wish a speedy death.

  20. There all were in a state of eager anticipation, expecting the speedy arrival of their master.

  21. In the first place, to look abroad, a speedy vengeance had succeeded the defeats of Marchain and the taking of Longwy and of Verdun, in the victories of Valmy and of Jemappes.

  22. Whilst, therefore, matters remain in this condition it will be quite impossible for me to respond to your hopes and to assure you of a speedy termination to the war in la Vendée.

  23. The proceedings of the Italian Government," said Schanzer, "are clear, speedy and determined.

  24. Containing all the principal grounds for the more speedy practice of discourse.

  25. He dwelt with admiration on the recent victories in Holland, and held forth the hope that a speedy and glorious peace would leave his Majesty free to turn his thoughts to the colony which already owed so much to his fostering care.

  26. I always kept a cheerful and smiling face, and encouraged my little company with the hope of speedy succor.

  27. Let them walk off; and let them make haste, or they may be assured that speedy and condign punishment will overtake them.

  28. Divergent marches, scattering of forces, unless ample facilities are secured for a speedy rally, when necessary, to a common point, are among the most fruitful sources of disaster.

  29. Thus the Liguorian system surpassed all its predecessors in securing uniformity in the confessional on a basis of established usage, two advantages amply sufficient to ensure its speedy general adoption within the Church of Rome.

  30. The buoyant character of the people, and the sympathy and assistance generously offered by many civilized nations, contributed to a remarkably speedy recovery from so great a misfortune.

  31. They blessed the saints in their uncouth Syriac for the help they had awaited so long, and bade the Franks be speedy with vengeance; for the Egyptian governor was breathing out cruelty against the servants of Christ.

  32. The prospect of a speedy release cheered them wonderfully.

  33. The spirits of the others, buoyed up so suddenly by the prospect of a speedy release from their predicament, underwent a drop.

  34. That might mean either their speedy dispatch, or being kept prisoners in that region so far away from civilization until the deal had been put through, and the vast amount of cash changed hands.

  35. They met with joy, and parted with sorrow, entreating and promising if possible, a speedy meeting again.

  36. This custom still prevails in many parts of the country amongst people who hope in this way to secure the safe and speedy entrance of their deceased friends and relatives into the realms of indescribable felicity.

  37. On the prow of every junk is painted a big wide-open eye, whose powerful optical properties are supposed to aid the vessel in steering a safe and speedy course.

  38. Mr Arnott strongly opposed it, but Mr Harrel seemed rather to prefer it, yet spoke so confidently of his speedy payment, that he appeared to think it a matter of little importance from which he accepted it.

  39. The absence of Mr Delvile contributed to her happiness, and she much rejoiced in having now the prospect of a speedy opportunity to explain to his son, whatever had appeared mysterious in her conduct respecting Mr Belfield.


  40. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "speedy" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
    Other words:
    abrupt; agile; alert; apt; breakneck; brief; brisk; cursory; dashing; decisive; electrifying; expeditious; express; fast; feverish; flashing; fleet; flickering; flying; furious; galloping; hasty; headlong; hurried; immediate; impetuous; impulsive; instant; instantaneous; lively; mercurial; meteoric; nimble; passing; posthaste; precipitant; precipitate; precipitous; prompt; punctual; quick; rapid; ready; reckless; running; sharp; shocking; short; smart; snap; snappy; spanking; speedy; spry; startling; sudden; summary; superficial; surprising; swift; unanticipated; unexpected; unforeseen; urgent; winged