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Recent Examples of high-speed
Steven Schwally was convicted of all charges, including second-degree murder, by jurors who watched heart-stopping video of the high-speed crash in his trial for drunkenly ramming his car into the Hawaii Nail Salon and Spa in Deer Park on June 28, 2024.
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Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 4 June 2026
However, high-speed solar wind from a coronal hole could deflect the energy, the SWPC notes.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026
Starlink uses satellite technology to deliver high-speed internet that supports streaming, social media browsing and more, according to the company’s website.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
To access the internet in remote areas, the culprits can buy and install Starlink dishes that receive high-speed internet from orbiting satellites, rather than traditional fiber lines or cell towers.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
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Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 4 June 2026
However, high-speed solar wind from a coronal hole could deflect the energy, the SWPC notes.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026
Starlink uses satellite technology to deliver high-speed internet that supports streaming, social media browsing and more, according to the company’s website.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
To access the internet in remote areas, the culprits can buy and install Starlink dishes that receive high-speed internet from orbiting satellites, rather than traditional fiber lines or cell towers.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-speed
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According to the health ministry, the main challenges in containing the outbreak include early detection and rapid isolation of cases, rigorous contact tracing, safe and dignified burials and strengthening infection prevention and control in health facilities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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Having scored for fun at youth level, his rise was rapid.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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When rookie left fielder Ryan Ward walked in the seventh inning, the speedier and more defensively sound Alex Call replaced him on the bases.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Corbin Carroll bounced Ohtani’s next pitch to second baseman Alex Freeland, who started a 4-6-3 double play, Mookie Betts’ throw just beating the speedy Carroll to first base.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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My team is closely monitoring the situation for updates and hope for the officer's swift and complete recovery.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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The response was swift, O’Neal said.—
Aneri Pattani,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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The pair’s performance featured rapid-fire archery and precision stunts that kept both the judges and audience on edge.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Monday, followed by what sounded like rapid-fire gunshots.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Digital assets are moving at hyper-lightning speed.—
Manny Khan,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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This cultural reinforcement of speed over thoughtful planning can lead to hasty decisions that ultimately create more problems that the COO is then expected to solve.—
Allison Mais,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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But don’t be hasty about buying electronics in May.—
Allison Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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Entergy New Orleans, the city’s main electric utility, has an accelerated grid-hardening plan that aims to replace existing utility poles with more fortified poles to withstand higher winds and selectively move some lines underground in high-risk areas.—
Sufan Jiang,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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The school operates like a college, with eight-week terms and an accelerated curriculum.—
Kamal Morgan
May 29,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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After finishing second in Sunday’s first of three fleet races at the New York Sail Grand Prix, and easily winning the next, all the Americans needed was an average start in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The Navy sees these vessels as a potential way to increase fleet size without the enormous cost and manpower requirements associated with traditional warships.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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“High-speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-speed. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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