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Rapid City

geographical name

Rap·​id City ˈra-pəd How to pronounce Rapid City (audio)
city in western South Dakota in the Black Hills population 67,956

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“Rapid City.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rapid%20City. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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