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[rap-id] / ˈræp ɪd /


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Rapid advances in technology innovation and artificial intelligence sectors are "expected to open up greater scope for development within Hong Kong's asset and wealth management industry", said the semi-autonomous Chinese city's Financial Secretary Paul Chan.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Rapid developments in sport science in the last 20 years have run alongside the technological improvements in racing shoes.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

About 5.4 million riders hopped on the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit rail system in March, an increase from 4.5 million in the same month in 2025 and 4.1 million in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Rapid, same-day delivery would continue as a focus for the company, Jassy said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“You know what? I’ll let you and Rapid name your kids those ridiculous names instead. How about that?”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas




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