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Recent Examples of high-speed
This time, Kerry Washington is literally in the driver's seat through high-speed chases and explosive fight scenes in the film Shadow Force.
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Giana Levy, Refinery29, 8 May 2025
Other nips and tucks on the front and side of the car to increase high-speed stability made clear that the Jesko Absolut is about one thing, which is setting speed and acceleration records.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
California 6 friends, 5 seats: Too many youths piled into car before deadly high-speed O.C. crash, police say
April 10, 2025
The school sent out a letter to parents Wednesday morning, expressing deep sadness for the life lost.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Officials said the plan also called for buying 25,000 new radios, replacing over 600 radars and installing 4,000 new high-speed network connections.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 8 May 2025
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Giana Levy, Refinery29, 8 May 2025
Other nips and tucks on the front and side of the car to increase high-speed stability made clear that the Jesko Absolut is about one thing, which is setting speed and acceleration records.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
California 6 friends, 5 seats: Too many youths piled into car before deadly high-speed O.C. crash, police say
April 10, 2025
The school sent out a letter to parents Wednesday morning, expressing deep sadness for the life lost.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Officials said the plan also called for buying 25,000 new radios, replacing over 600 radars and installing 4,000 new high-speed network connections.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-speed
Adjective
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The 20-year-old centre-back is one of the most exciting defensive prospects around and his move to the Santiago Bernabeu marks the highest point yet of a remarkably rapid rise.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Recent executive orders, for instance, have seen the rapid federal layoffs of over 800 workers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) who monitor natural disasters such as hurricanes and forecast daily weather patterns.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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For One Medical, this means offering same-day appointments, speedy callbacks or handling many issues online versus the phone, so the patient doesn’t have to wait on hold or wait for a callback.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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One pitch later, Savannah Pola dropped down a bunt and, spotting an uncovered second base, the speedy second baseman turned it into a heads-up double.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Senior officials from both sides quickly confirm the deal, which is expected to bring a swift conclusion to military escalation.—
Riazat Butt,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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But after a swift recovery, Camille is struck by an inexplicable pain that gradually takes hold of him, threatening his dreams of greatness.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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The company has received court approval to pursue a rapid-fire sale of its pharmacy business.—
Sabrina Valle,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The razor-sharp dialogue is rapid-fire, and proper delivery requires a keen understanding of the nature and nuance of language.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Resolving these tensions requires genuine leadership – not hasty amendments.—
Philip Salter,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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While some parents might rush to force their kids to make a hasty and superficial apology–or even non-apology–taking an engaged approach instead of a reactive one allowed this father and son to make a sincere attempt at amends that took into account the other person’s feelings.—
Christian Dashiell,
Parents,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Their romance proceeds in soft focus with a soundtrack of accelerated heartbeats and musical interludes, as well as pretty camera shots of raindrops flashing in the sun.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Other changes include the accelerated recovery of credits, with productions now being able to claim is within the allocation year, and lowering eligibility requirements for visual effects and animation-only subsidies.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Advanced fleet management platforms can empower not only fleet owners but also independent fleet and telematics service providers to build advanced fleet digitalization applications, across sectors and countries.—
Aliaksandr Kuushynau,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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With this in mind, fleet electrification represents not only technological change but also an opportunity to digitally transform an industry that has seen modest evolution over the past 50 years.—
Charlie Jardine,
Forbes,
16 Oct. 2024
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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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But there aren’t enough helicopters available for initial pilot training, current and former Army aviators told Forbes, and active-duty and National Guard aircrews simply aren’t getting enough flying hours in peacetime.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes,
4 Feb. 2025
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“High-speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-speed. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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