His rapid elevation should be an inspiration for other musicians, suggesting there is hope for this disintegrating business yet.

Though this gave him rapid social elevation it brought him limited happiness, and in 1922 he suffered a nervous breakdown.

He owed much to the credit which Guillaume had with Charles VIII of France, when it came to his rapid elevation to public offices and dignities.

All three 'brothers' had earned their rapid elevation from the Scouts.

The sudden, rapid elevation of pressure is more common with narrow/closed angle glaucoma which is more common to the breed than the slower open angle glaucoma.

Sayeeda Warsi's rapid elevation through the ranks without having to undergo the inconvenience of being elected is nevertheless well deserved.

"This bluntness comes, I suppose, from the rapid elevation of your status," she said.

His rapid elevation to Archbishop of York, within 18 years of his ordination, is unprecedented in modern Church of England history.

Morgan would have a rather mediocre season with the Cowboys in 2004, despite his rapid elevation on the depth chart following an injury to Terry Glenn.

Matches are rarely played by Northern Ireland at this level due to their limited player pool necessitating rapid elevation of young players to the 'Full' squad.