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rapidly

[rap-id-lee] / ˈræp ɪd li /


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Rapidly changing technology is already pushing up hardware costs for smartphones and laptops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Rapidly rising costs outpaced most people’s income growth; the pandemic exposed how vulnerable workers were to economic shocks; and now, AI is threatening to replace jobs.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

Rapidly changing tariffs hurt American firms, especially small businesses.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Rapidly, Hemedti's family company Al-Gunaid became Sudan's largest gold exporter.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

Rapidly she ran her eyes down the page.

From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau




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