rapidly

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The National Association of Convenience Stores, of which 7-Eleven is a member, says that gross margins, typically about 38 cents per gallon, contract during periods of rapidly increasing wholesale costs.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

It said the inflaters—a component that ignites and rapidly fills an air bag during a crash—were likely imported illegally into the U.S. and put inside air bags that were then sold online as aftermarket replacements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

The total bill for working age sickness and disability benefits has been increasing rapidly since 2020.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

The new plane was rapidly retrofitted and equipped with security features before making its first flight with Trump on July 1.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

All three children rapidly fired their slingshots into the void.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood