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The handful of tracks that qualify as “rock” do little to quicken the pulse.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

If the World Cup helps quicken the pace of moves to de-escalate, there could be a material impact on energy prices, supplies and the world economy.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

Healthcare can use AI to cut costs and quicken innovation, says Shivani Vohra, a portfolio manager at San Francisco–based Parnassus Investments, which manages $45 billion.

From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026

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

Soon, a fairly wide trail opened, allowing him to quicken his pace.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander

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

Is this the point where the pace quickens?

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 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 breath quickens, and I’m frozen there on the stage even as the audience stops applauding and the man calls for the next poet to come up.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

The pace of the negotiations, which had been on-again, off-again for weeks, quickened last week, and Bonta’s office had reached a deal with Paramount by Friday, sources said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

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

India stood out as well, as new order growth quickened despite a slower rise in exports.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 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

“There are legends, though,” said Harry, and as his heart rate quickened, the pain in his scar became more intense; he was sure that Voldemort had decided to put his idea into action.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

Yen weakness is great for tourists and Japanese exporters, but painful for households facing quickening inflation on imported goods.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 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

Revenue from software add-ons also grew at a quickening pace.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2025

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

When she and Geak leave the hut, a tornado of anger rises up in me, quickening my breath.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung