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Recent Examples of high-speed
In Sweden, where citizens had enjoyed high-speed Internet since the late nineties, piracy took on a political edge.
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Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
The shooting suspect fled the scene and was taken into custody following a high-speed chase, the Duplin County Sheriff's Office said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
And in telecommunications, QKD offers secure communication pathways, particularly in high-speed networks.
—John Prisco, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
There’s about an 80 percent chance any first date is ruined by a high-speed chase in which half the cop cars are on fire.
—Christian Schneider, National Review, 12 Dec. 2024
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Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
The shooting suspect fled the scene and was taken into custody following a high-speed chase, the Duplin County Sheriff's Office said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
And in telecommunications, QKD offers secure communication pathways, particularly in high-speed networks.
—John Prisco, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
There’s about an 80 percent chance any first date is ruined by a high-speed chase in which half the cop cars are on fire.
—Christian Schneider, National Review, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-speed
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The facts: Shortness of breath, fatigue throughout the day, chest tightness, and a rapid heartbeat are all indications of a potential cardiovascular issue.Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Despite the rapid decline of the once-mighty bundle, the traditional ESPN TV model is still a massive moneymaker for Disney.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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The speedy deep-ball threat will look to make an impression in the Chiefs offense after an underwhelming campaign with the Arizona Cardinals in which Brown posted a career-low 41-yard average in 14 games.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees traded dependable left-handed starter Nestor Cortes and speedy minor-league second baseman Caleb Durbin to acquire the right-handed Williams, who has been among MLB’s elite bullpen arms for the past half-decade.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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In 2020, for example, UN Secretary-General António Guterres thanked Trump for his engagement with UN initiatives and wished him a swift recovery from COVID-19, even as the president had sought to rein in U.S. financial contributions to the UN.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Thank you to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol for your actions and swift apprehension of the suspect.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Instead, thanks to a dazzling cast of young actors, Aaron Sorkin’s trademark rapid-fire dialogue and director David Fincher’s skill in pacing and scene creation, The Social Network becomes a riveting examination of modern-day American business and capitalism.Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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Cohen made his fortune through his original hedge fund, SAC Capital, known for rapid-fire trades with a remarkable track record.Paul Kiel, ProPublica, 11 Dec. 2024
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Still, Ocasio-Cortez cast doubt on any pundit peddling a hasty grand theory of the electorate.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Happy Days and Married … With Children actor has been questionably associated with shows jumping the shark and inaccurately described as a show killer, as if his addition to a series’ roster represented or even led to a hastier demise.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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During this time of accelerated change, microhabits let leaders test strategies, adapt rapidly, and refine approaches without committing to large-scale changes prematurely.Mary Hemphill, PhD, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The accelerated simulation means a neural network for piloting robots can spend the virtual equivalent of decades learning to pick up objects, walk, or manipulate tools during just hours of real computer time.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
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With this in mind, fleet electrification represents not only technological change but also an opportunity to digitally transform an industry that has seen modest evolution over the past 50 years.Charlie Jardine, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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More:Fain letter urges UAW Stellantis members to be ready to OK strike More:GM reports 2.2% US sales dip in 3rd quarter, cites lower fleet demand Contact Jamie L. LaReau: jlareau@freepress.com.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 1 Oct. 2024
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Some of these mysterious flying objects are suspected to be drones.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Singh added there is no evidence the mysterious flying objects are linked to a foreign entity or are the work of an adversary.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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“High-speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-speed. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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