quickened

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PCE inflation, the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure, quickened to 3.5% in March, the highest in nearly three years.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Although his speech set a record for length, these moments quickened the pace of the evening and fit with the president's larger theme of American patriotism and accomplishment.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

About 35 minutes in, Lamphere’s vitals started spiking; her heart rate quickened, she grew hot, her pupils dilated, she began grinding her teeth.

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2026

Though he knew “the dead bird was not the bird,” exploring it quickened the author’s desire to encounter the living thing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

She did not look back when Gwen called after her, and as soon as she broke free of the crowd, she quickened her pace so that she would not lose her nerve.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo