“I saw a swift flying near St. Ann's Hill, Chertsey. It was flying about taking its food in the usual manner, not seeming inclined to go to its winter quarters.”

“The hiker was delighted to spot a swift basking on a rock in the sun during his nature walk.”

“However, for a civilised pre-club swiftie or two, this bar is well worth it.”

“Ben McDuff said Latham had deliciously wedged Howard on a security issue and ensured Howard can't pull a swiftie just before the election and welcome home our troops.”

“Or in McCoy's pub knocking back a swiftie after another tough day doing nothing.”

“Determined to win the race, she relied on her swiftness to outpace her competitors.”

“Researchers were impressed with the swiftness of responses.”

“The swiftness with which the cheetah caught its prey left the onlookers in awe.”

“Like other birds that spend most of their lives in the air, chimney swifts have high-speed, energy-efficient wings.”

“Basically nondescript, it is easy to understand why chimney swifts are likened to flying cigars.”

“For years, before I had my stoep enclosed with a roof, swallows, swifts and European starlings nested under the eaves.”