quicken
Example Sentences
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Marlene quickened her step noticeably, and, following along behind, so did we.
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I heard him jogging to catch up to me, and I quickened my pace.
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India stood out as well, as new order growth quickened despite a slower rise in exports.
Duane tried to be civil, but in truth, he felt a little spooked, so he quickened his pace more and more until soon he was running away.
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The miller cast his gaze on me, and I quickened my foot on the treadle.
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