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acceleration

[ak-sel-uh-rey-shuhn, ik-] / ækˌsɛl əˈreɪ ʃən, ɪk- /


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Wholesale food costs also rose 0.6% month over month in May, a major acceleration from the 0.2% monthly gain in April.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The May CPI report showed energy prices increased 3.9% on the month in May, an acceleration from 3.8% in April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"The origins and acceleration mechanisms of ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays have been among the biggest mysteries in the field for more than 60 years, since the first example was reported," Murase said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

He sees a high rate of capex acceleration that, he said, is unsustainable in 2027, even if overall spending remains high.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Dill buckled his seat belt the instant before her acceleration pressed him into his seat.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner




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