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quicken

[kwik-uhn] / ˈkwɪk ən /


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The Chinese automotive parts manufacturer’s overseas revenue is set to quicken with fresh wins at Volkswagen, Toyota Motor, Honda Motor, and Renault.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 12, 2026

AI investment continues to expand, as well, and that is likely to drive faster adoption of the new technology that will quicken the pace of returns for the billions in capital already committed.

From Barron's Dec. 11, 2025

The reopening has begun, and this should quicken the pace for a potential December rate cut, which is now seen as essentially a 50-50 tossup according to the FedWatch tool provided by CME.

From MarketWatch Nov. 14, 2025

Offensive tackle Garrett DiGiorgio said players ran between drills to quicken the tempo of everything they were doing.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 6, 2025

Natalie felt her pulse quicken as she came back to her old, familiar topic.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

Game shipments are likely to rise around 10% next fiscal year, given user engagement typically quickens in the second year of a console cycle, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal May 11, 2026

The shot is already marketed in the U.S. and requires two doses over one month, which quickens seroprotection compared to hepatitis B vaccines that are delivered in three doses over six months.

From Barron's Dec. 24, 2025

As the beat picks up, the dancer quickens their steps to a jog — but seemingly slips on stage.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 20, 2024

My heartbeat quickens just a little as the cab approaches.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2023

Dawn Celeste’s voice quickens and her eyes are bright.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

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

Renée quickened her pace and approached the woman.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 6, 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

OTTAWA—Inflation in Canada quickened in the final month of last year despite a drop in prices at the pump, largely due to comparisons with a year earlier when consumers benefited from a two-month tax holiday.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 19, 2026

If Gebu were home, waiting for him, growing more and more angry at having to wait...Ranofer’s steps quickened in spite of his tired and aching body.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw

SGX’s May equity-market turnover data shows a quickening trend toward a higher “baseline velocity” that should drive structurally higher securities daily average value in the medium-term, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

Different in that investors are now left to navigate a more complicated backdrop of elevated energy and commodity prices, quickening inflation readings, and a slowing domestic economy.

From Barron's Apr. 15, 2026

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 Feb. 6, 2026

And they might increase the gradient and speed on the treadmill until you feel your heart beating faster and your breath quickening.

From MarketWatch Oct. 23, 2025

Sheets of paper tumble down the rows of cots, and in Werners chest comes a quickening.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr




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