rapid
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A lot of the problems stem from the Covid-19 pandemic, where the rapid expansion of government spending to protect the economy, coupled with an anemic federal infrastructure to manage it, opened the door to fraudsters.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
The problem is that the governance structures in these companies are adolescent at best, ill-equipped to handle their rapid rate of revenue growth, their evolving business models, and their swiftly changing capital structures.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Pepys worked in the Navy Office in the City of London during a period of rapid social mobility.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
During the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Seoul responded with serious statecraft — strategic stockpile swaps, diplomatic procurement missions, rapid diversification.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Still, she kept up with her study of Greek and made rapid progress.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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