In the end it reverted with lightning speed to its old form.

它最终以闪电般的速度退回到其旧有制度。

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Apocryphal tales gallop across the country with lightning speed.

不真实的谣言以闪电般的速度在这个国家飞速传播。

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To surprise their prey, crocodiles must strike with lightning speed.

为了突袭猎物，鳄鱼必须以闪电般的速度出击。

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Important and complex decisions were made with lightning speed and the consequence of being wrong was unforgiving.

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We know from history that moving with lightning speed leads to all kinds of problems later on.

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In the end it reverted with lightning speed to its old form.

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