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accelerate

[ak-sel-uh-reyt] / ækˈsɛl əˌreɪt /


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"We've known that for people with osteoarthritis, higher loads in their knee accelerate progression, and that changing the foot angle can reduce knee load," said Uhlrich, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

It said that Ghanaian and South African authorities had agreed to accelerate the process.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The capital and development savvy that investors bring can accelerate recovery.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Though widespread success isn’t yet proven, pharma companies have been investing billions in AI partnerships to accelerate drug discovery and development.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Yes, despite its thimble-sized engine that sounded like a sewing machine, the Gremlin was managing to accelerate.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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