galloping
Americanadjective
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at a gallop; running or moving quickly.
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progressing rapidly to some conclusion, as a disease.
galloping pneumonia.
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growing or spreading rapidly.
galloping inflation.
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Instead of the oil shock setting off galloping price increases across the economy like in the 1970s, a milder form of inflation will set in.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
A video tour of the sanctuary posted in 2023 showed horses grazing and galloping across a vast expanse of the 40-acre property in Julian and a cattery where felines lounged in cat condos.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
Micron shares have been on an absurd hot streak, galloping 53% higher in April and advancing another 24% so far in May.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
The list of wonders begins with the Quiet Storm: the handbuilt 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, summoning 577 ghostly horses with soft-soled trainers on their hooves, galloping across the countryside and destroying driving records.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
The next room was dark and quiet, save the faint sound of a horse galloping in the background.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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