accelerate
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Artemis V and beyond will aim to accelerate the cadence of lunar landings to one every six months and continue to test technology to make lunar landings easier and cheaper.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
By encouraging collaboration between scientists, clinicians, and technology experts, the initiative aims to accelerate progress in addressing major health challenges.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
Instead of costly doubles threatening to derail his progress, there was a flurry of birdies late in a sensational second round which helped McIlroy accelerate away from the chasing pack.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
“The Iran situation has created a new source of uncertainty. Despite the announced cease-fire earlier this week, higher energy prices in the short-run will accelerate headline inflation.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
“As everyone knows, it is more difficult to accelerate an automobile than a baby carriage,” read one passage.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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