quicken

Example Sentences

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I scanned nearby tables for friends but was distracted by a woman quickening her pace toward the only available stool at the counter.

From Los Angeles Times

To quicken the egg, take it outside at midnight on the night of the next full moon.

From Literature

Anger rushed through me, quickening in my veins.

From Literature

The company needs to quicken its jet production rate to make that happen.

From The Wall Street Journal

His pulse quickened and he felt his skin prickling with sweat.

From Literature