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rapidly

[rap-id-lee] / ˈræp ɪd li /


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The person was trapped in the car as water entered the vehicle, the fire service said, adding that with the stream's water level rising rapidly, rapid extraction was needed.

From BBC

Perception: Economic growth means that earnings and income have increased rapidly.

From MarketWatch

Insp James Bradley said the incident was an important reminder of how rapidly ocean conditions can change.

From BBC

Bomb cyclones typically occur when Arctic air creeps south and clashes with warm air, creating a storm that rapidly intensifies as its pressure suddenly drops — or “bombs out.”

From Los Angeles Times

His articles often focus on the new ways artists make and market music in a rapidly evolving industry that has never been more competitive.

From The Wall Street Journal