I mean to say that it is based on such thoughtlike mental processes as description, inference, and problem solving, although these processes arerapid-fire, unconscious, and nonverbal.
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The questioning of one man alone by 11 prosecutors puttingrapid-firequestions at random is awesome.
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It is not possible for me to answer suchrapid-firequestions without due preparation.
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The resultingrapid-fireclatter of the repiniques, along with the distinctive driving roll of the 4th surdo, gives samba-reggae an unmistakable sound.
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The comic banter of some early sound films wasrapid-fire, non-stop, and frequently exhausting for the audience by the final reel.
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The song is noted for its breakneck flows packing rhythmic,rapid-firerap by the rappers.
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Their material consisted of comic songs withrapid-firedelivery and songs with mild social commentary, as well as sentimental songs.
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It was a breech-loading,rapid-firecannon that was operated by a hand-crank.
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Like most other controllers, it included twin turborapid-fireand a slow motion mode.
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Fiennes, with hisrapid-firedelivery and rapier mustache, is hilarious, dapper and total perfection.
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It is noted for its organ intro andrapid-firedrums, as well as its enigmatic and quick-spoken lyrics.
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There's little creativity involved in these grimy tunes, smothered in layers of synthesized vocals andrapid-fireraps.
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The film is noted for itsrapid-firerepartee, using overlapping dialogue to make conversations sound more realistic, with one character speaking before another finishes.
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However, the film itself has been criticized by fans for being poorly edited withrapid-firecuts.
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Therapid-firejokes run the gamut from delightful to embarrassing.
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