as in rushing
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as in speeding
to proceed or move quickly
she careered off to the class she'd almost forgotten
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Adjective
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The article took aim at Biden administration policies aimed at curbing China's access to advanced chips and technologies Washington fears will fuel the People's Liberation Army's rapid expansion.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025 -
The first stage performed well, but the Starship upper stage experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly during its ascent.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Jan. 2025
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Apparently, the troubled celeb’s accommodations are a far cry from her high flying days on TV, commanding a salary of $10 million a year.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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Our fact-check sources Chaos Factory (YouTube), Sept. 1, 2023, BREAKING: UFO's seen over South Florida today being followed by military attack helicopters Business Insider, Feb. 12, 2023, The US has shot down 3 suspicious flying objects in 3 days.—
Kate S. Petersen,
USA TODAY,
13 Jan. 2025
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The Trump administration’s swift actions have left the BOP reeling, with staffing, morale, and operations all under strain.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Even for many residents of Gaza, however, the swift re-emergence of the fighters, some in official uniforms, was a surprise.—
Iyad Abuheweila,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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In the name of maximizing every moment in practice, Quinn said the choice of red zone work included player safety — less running — and a faster pace.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
24 July 2024
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The contrast with England’s first four games is stark — Southgate’s defence has sat deep, leading to large gaps between the lines, more running and a malfunctioning press.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
3 July 2024
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The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
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Compared to the older Streaming Stick Plus, the 4K model offers a bit more speed for zipping around apps and now supports Dolby Vision to go along with HDR10 Plus.—
Quentyn Kennemer,
The Verge,
19 Dec. 2024
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Current funding landscape Investments from private companies globally have increased – these will likely continue to be an important factor driving fusion research forward.—
Farhat Beg,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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Sustained powerful winds reaching nearly 100 miles per hour are driving fast-moving wildfires near Los Angeles, spewing smoke, destroying homes, closing roads, and forcing thousands of people to evacuate.—
Vox Staff,
Vox,
8 Jan. 2025
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Kolkata, India Reuters — An Indian police volunteer was convicted on Saturday of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at a hospital in the eastern city Kolkata, in the speedy trial of a crime that sparked national outrage over a lack of safety for women.—
Reuters,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Try one of the four speedy facials for refreshed skin.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The new pictures come after Brittany and Patrick returned back home to the U.S. from their whirlwind European trip to several countries including Spain, Portugal, Italy, England, Switzerland and the Netherlands.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
Peoplemag,
11 July 2024
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In a whirlwind 24 hours last week, Jenni Trilik and Marcus Contaldo went from being $216,000 in debt and the owners of nearly 30,000 bags of unsold coffee to utterly overwhelmed with support.—
Tatyana Turner,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2023
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“Careering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careering. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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