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quicken

[kwik-uhn] / ˈkwɪk ən /


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Inflation data are already showing elevated price pressures in the world’s biggest economy, and surging oil prices will only quicken the pace over the coming months.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

On the contrary, he thought it was England’s duty to quicken Indian progress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 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

It could also quicken the pace of Bruins basketball.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025

All that had once annoyed Dede about her spoiled, big-mouthed cousin now seems to quicken something in her heart.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez




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