The boy runs swiftly past the other children in the race.

Meaning: The boy is moving very quickly, passing all the other children in the running competition.

Choice of Words: A boy is a young male child. Run means to move quickly on foot. Swiftly means at a high speed. Past means beyond or by. Other means different from the one being referred to. Children are young people. Race is a contest of speed between runners, horses, or vehicles.

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