accelerate
Example Sentences
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Network Rail has called the Victorian tunnel one of the most hostile environments on the UK rail network, where moisture, dripping saltwater and diesel soot accelerate wear on equipment.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
"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
To accelerate these projects, the natural-gas industry can use public and private financing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The capital and development savvy that investors bring can accelerate recovery.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
After what felt like an eternity, we’d finally accelerate onto Lake Shore Drive, following the curve of Lake Michigan north toward downtown.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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