Moved swiftly in transit (3)

I believe the answer is:

ran

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'moved swiftly' is the definition.
'ran' can be an answer for 'moved' (running is a kind of moving). I'm not sure about the 'swiftly' bit.

'in transit' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'RAN' can be found hidden inside 'transit'.

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(Other definitions for ran that I've seen before include "Organised" , "Flowed" , "Directed - fled" , "Managed; hurried" , "was in charge" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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