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Recent Examples of high-speed
In total, American has more than 900 mainline aircraft outfitted with high-speed satellite Wi-Fi connectivity through Viasat or Intelsat, the airline said.
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Jordan Parker
aviation, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
The car’s new electric turbos spin at an astounding 145,000 rpm and anticipate boost using a high-speed motor.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Ahead of the big night, check out all of the celebrations for this year’s TV and film contenders, as 10 weeks of high-speed awards action gets underway.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
This is because of the heat and shredding force that come with high-speed collisions with the air.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2026
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Jordan Parker
aviation, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
The car’s new electric turbos spin at an astounding 145,000 rpm and anticipate boost using a high-speed motor.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Ahead of the big night, check out all of the celebrations for this year’s TV and film contenders, as 10 weeks of high-speed awards action gets underway.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
This is because of the heat and shredding force that come with high-speed collisions with the air.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-speed
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Season One concludes with the Texas Tech geology graduate abandoning a well crew after tragedy strikes, only to achieve rapid success in his personal and work endeavors.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The mention of plea negotiations came when Judge Ramon Reyes, who is overseeing the poker case, asked Jones about consenting to stopping the 70-day speedy trial clock — a common occurrence in complex prosecutions.—
John Annese,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Considering these outcomes, what seems like a speedy remedy can actually create conditions for longer-term problems—both in relation to the environment and the home itself.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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By Sunday, he was gone, a mercifully swift ending to painfully slow decline.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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Condemnation by Russian diplomats of the US raid to capture Maduro, of course, was swift and unequivocal.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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He’s cultivated a large online following, hosts a podcast that amplifies his policy message, and posts Trump-style memes and rapid-fire videos that mock conservative governors and highlight California’s progressive policies.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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In rapid-fire fashion, the 42-year-old Ellison has become show business’ ultimate disruptor.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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According to reporting from El Dorado Hills community publication Village Life in 2023, Loewen’s hasty exit came months after El Dorado Hills residents voiced concerns over possible ethics and contract violations.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Chief among the clues police have recovered at the scene of Sunday's sensational crime at one of the world's most famous museums are traces of DNA found on items the thieves left behind in their hasty motorbike getaway.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The significant changes suggest the aircraft remains firmly in the flight test and development phase, potentially following an accelerated iterative design process aimed at moving it closer to a production-ready state.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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The school operates like a college, with eight-week terms and an accelerated curriculum.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
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This approach lowers costs, accelerates delivery, and — by integrating superior technology on these platforms at scale — ensures that America has both the fleet size and the industrial depth needed to respond to a crisis.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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Fiji Airways is the smallest airline by fleet size to ever receive the honor and the only airline in Oceania to win, according to the carrier.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Sep. 2025
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Only worth around $15 nowadays, but this card spawned so many anti-flying cards.—
Curtis Silver,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The lower end of that spectrum (2,000 kelvins) will provide an orangey, amber light and attract the fewest flying insects.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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“High-speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-speed. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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