It rapidly attained peak winds of 135 mph (205 km/h).

The heat, which had grown intense, possibly aggravated the fatigue which he now realised was rapidly attaining the proportions of a real menace.

Each domain of a newly synthesized protein rapidly attains a "molten globule" state.

To shake them from the trees, denotes that you will rapidly attain your wishes in business or love.

Although this kebab variety is of recent introduction outside its native region, it is rapidly attaining widespread popularity around Turkey.

Fast becoming a popular car, the Gemini rapidly attained sales leadership in its class, and the nameplate lived on until 1987.

The city of Zanzibar, on the island of that name, rapidly attained importance.

We must also rapidly attain the objective of a fair and efficient asylum system in Europe.

After moving south by west for the next four days, it turned to the northwest and rapidly attained strength beginning on September 9.

He obtained a lucrative practice both in London and in his native county, and rapidly attained high legal distinctions.