quickened
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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
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
If you were already calm, your heart rate may have quickened with excitement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 27, 2025
Delivery times quickened, indexes for unfilled orders declined and supply availability also worsened, the NY Fed said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 15, 2025
Cora got a brief look at the parlor, which was modestly furnished; after Martin’s warnings, the morning light through the window quickened her step.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
