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[rap-id] / ˈræp ɪd /


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“Starship is…going to revolutionize space, really. It’s the first rocket design that is capable of full and rapid reusability,” Musk said in a video posted this week.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Geopolitical uncertainty, learnings from ongoing conflicts and rapid technology development are driving growth in the defense and security markets, pointing to strong demand and higher volumes for defense solutions, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Instead of relying on separate fuel systems for different types of maneuvers, future spacecraft could use a single propellant to perform both rapid movements and slow, highly controlled adjustments.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The Southern California Assn. of Governments recently released a preliminary map of transit hubs that would be included in the bill that follows Metro’s rapid transit map through Los Angeles County.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Mohammed opened his door, the car still on, and spoke in rapid, coaxing Hausa.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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