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Recent Examples of meteoric
Behind Anthropic’s meteoric rise are the developers who thronged the London hall this week, eating free lunch and dinner, and accepting complimentary mini computers.
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Billy Perrigo, Time, 22 May 2026
There are plenty of rising young pitchers in baseball right now, but these two share countless commonalities, including a similar meteoric rise, postseason pedigrees and vaulted ceilings.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Analysts say a key factor in Adani’s meteoric rise over the years has been his knack for aligning his group’s priorities with those of the Modi government.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Rousey famously won eight fights in less than a minute during her meteoric rise through MMA in the 2010s.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
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Billy Perrigo, Time, 22 May 2026
There are plenty of rising young pitchers in baseball right now, but these two share countless commonalities, including a similar meteoric rise, postseason pedigrees and vaulted ceilings.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Analysts say a key factor in Adani’s meteoric rise over the years has been his knack for aligning his group’s priorities with those of the Modi government.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Rousey famously won eight fights in less than a minute during her meteoric rise through MMA in the 2010s.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meteoric
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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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There are fears that the situation could escalate and drag the volatile Tigray region into a proxy war, even as relief agencies warn of a dire humanitarian situation on the ground.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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A little over a decade later, Raja Club Athletic was established in 1949 during the final, increasingly volatile years before independence.—
Radier Odhiambo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 May 2026
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Winona Fighter quickly made a name for itself with its dynamic live shows and DIY spirit, which attract large crowds and have drawn the attention of the Summer School founders.—
Charlie Vargas,
Daily News,
4 June 2026
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Around him, Porte’s drums and Martyn’s synths and effects drift and glide; the repetitive structure is reminiscent of club music, but the perpetual slippage signals more dynamic ways of moving.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
4 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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The impact was particularly acute in the off-price sector.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Cloud, who portrayed the endearing drug dealer Fezco O’Neill in the show’s first two seasons, died of acute intoxication — an accidental overdose — in 2023.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The union’s response was swift, predictable, and unyielding.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Read more Oil markets are betting on a swift end to the Iran war.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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The teaser for Episode 6 posted on the show's X account shows Boyd's reaction to Jade's plan after his whirlwind mushroom trip.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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The opening hours of 007 First Light are a whirlwind tour of action, adventure, and spycraft big enough to fill a proper James Bond movie.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
29 May 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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“Meteoric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meteoric. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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