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ra puhd

  • n  a part of a river where the current is very fast
  • s  done or occurring in a brief period of time
    a rapid rise through the ranks
  • s  characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
    a rapid movement

  • But the rapid development that remade the nation and lifted millions like Lee out of poverty left lasting scars on South Korea.
  • After decades of rapid economic growth, Asia's environment is at a tipping point.
  • In comments that appeared to be directed at Swiss and American authorities to free Polanski, Mitterrand added that both he and French President Nicolas Sarkozy hoped for a "rapid .
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  • Benjamin Netanyahu in International Herald Tribune
    I think that the Palestinians should understand that they have in our government a partner for peace, for security and for rapid development of the Palestinian economy,Mr. Netanyahu, leader of the conservative Likud party, said.
  • Geoff Miller in Setanta Sports
    With regard to the award of central contracts, I am delighted that Stuart Broad has won an England central contract for the first time,said Miller. "Stuart has made rapid progress over the past year and adapted extremely well to the...
  • Margaret Chan in USA Today
    Influenza viruses are notorious for their rapid mutation and unpredictable behavior,Chan said.

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