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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To be sure, it is possible that earnings could continue galloping higher for the next few years.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 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
Hundreds of Venezuelan workers and pensioners marched Monday for an increase in "hunger" wages as well as pensions frozen for four years and eroded by galloping inflation.
From Barron's ● Mar. 23, 2026
Bold purple and magenta animations of galloping warriors silhouetted against rustling pines cover entire walls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026
I pull another deep breath, trying to tame my galloping heartbeat.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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