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Recent Examples of meteoric
From there, his rise was meteoric.
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Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
The site was chosen for the Obama family's deep roots in the neighborhood, both in their lives before political prominence and after President Barack Obama's meteoric rise to lead the nation.
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CBS News,
17 June 2026
The meteoric success of SpaceX’s IPO recently set the stage for subsequent public offerings from OpenAI and Anthropic, which both could see valuations in the $1 trillion range.
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Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
While Tom’s career would be meteoric as the true Hollywood star, Jim’s would be emblematic of the true Hollywood character actor.
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Carl Kurlander,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
The site was chosen for the Obama family's deep roots in the neighborhood, both in their lives before political prominence and after President Barack Obama's meteoric rise to lead the nation.
—
CBS News,
17 June 2026
The meteoric success of SpaceX’s IPO recently set the stage for subsequent public offerings from OpenAI and Anthropic, which both could see valuations in the $1 trillion range.
—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
While Tom’s career would be meteoric as the true Hollywood star, Jim’s would be emblematic of the true Hollywood character actor.
—
Carl Kurlander,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meteoric
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
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At the heart of the clash is how to manage wild horse populations that can reproduce at a rapid clip.
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Gonzalo Fuentes | Reuters Global stock markets have been volatile as investors continue to assess geopolitical risks in the Middle East, fundamentals and valuations of companies in the artificial intelligence (AI) market and key economic data.
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The crisis started after officials responded to GKN’s Garden Grove facility on May 21 and soon realized a volatile chemical tank was at risk of exploding or causing a major spill.
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Digital assets are moving at hyper-lightning speed.
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Unlike dynamic stretching, static stretching holds muscles in a lengthened position for an extended period.
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However, beginning in the late 1950s, advancing spacecraft technology allowed scientists to study planets, moons and smaller bodies up close, revealing worlds far more diverse and dynamic than could be seen through telescopes alone.
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Industry typically favors action, making swift decisions despite uncertainty, while academia prioritizes rigor, demanding thorough evidence to avoid costly errors.
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The Verge’s David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy describe Fadell’s frustration with outdated, expensive temperature controls and his swift entry back into the product scene.
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The Irkutsk region, home to a Rosneft oil refinery, has experienced acute shortages for several days, with lines growing, Kharitonenko said.
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Extensive evidence suggests that treating acute psychiatric conditions in an ED setting yields poor clinical outcomes.
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The Cubs kept the game plan fairly simple for Peterson in his debut following a whirlwind couple of days after learning he had been traded Wednesday evening.
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Marrakesh, a whirlwind city of color and craft, is also home to some of the best hotels in the world, with iconic, design-forward properties like El Fenn (which recently underwent a renovation) and La Mamounia, a Hall of Fame winner in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards.
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All new large-scale generation including gas, wind, solar, batteries, and nuclear all face barriers to speedy deployment.
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Garcia Torres then invoked his speedy trial rights, leading to a July 13 deadline to begin formal trial proceedings.
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“Meteoric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meteoric. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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