quickened
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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
Clare quickened into a four-legged gallop, weaving through the trees.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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