acceleration
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As Oppenheimer technical analyst Ari Wald put it, being labeled “overbought” simply reflects an acceleration in price.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
“Gaps often signal an emotional acceleration, and when they come after a sustained advance they can suggest the move is nearing exhaustion,” Krinsky wrote.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
That acceleration could be key to shareholders after revenue growth slowed in the fourth quarter, due in part to delays in U.S. federal business deal activity because of the 2025 government shutdown.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
The concern is not only about closing speeds, but also about the sheer amount of acceleration the cars have now.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
It pierced the aluminum floor of the cabin; there was a shrill yell, and the machine went rocketing up into the air with all the acceleration that its super-charger could give it.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
Vocabulary lists containing acceleration
Automobiles
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Word Generation Science - Energy
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Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Middle School
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