meteoric

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Ras Laffan is quite simply the engine that has powered Qatar’s meteoric growth and rise as a global power broker.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

“It’s had a meteoric ride, and we’re very fortunate to be able to get it to come to us after Broadway,” McCraney said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

The companies benefiting from these equity deals experienced meteoric stock gains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

When the last Olympics took place, Von Allmen was yet to make his World Cup debut but he has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

The story of the Janklows tells us that the meteoric rise of Joe Flom could not have happened at just any time.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell