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
The holeshot acceleration is properly heady and roller-coaster-y, reaching 60 mph in 3.7 seconds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 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
In other words, they can’t feel an acceleration.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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Vocabulary lists containing acceleration
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