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rapidly

[rap-id-lee] / ˈræp ɪd li /


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This is perhaps the more compelling deal rationale: It gives NextEra’s rapidly growing unregulated development arm a lot of breathing room to expand without triggering a credit downgrade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"In rapidly evolving markets, competition can be lost long before a final decision is adopted", said Teresa Ribera, the Commission's executive vice-president for clean, just and competitive transition.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Energy inventories are rapidly shrinking, with U.S. crude stocks down 16 million barrels in the latest week, indicating continued near-term tightness.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

“Warsh wants to show you he’s coming in and breaking china. And communications is a place he could do that relatively more rapidly than in other areas,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Spreading can occur rapidly and stop abruptly, or it can occur slowly over a long period of time.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish




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