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quicken

[kwik-uhn] / ˈkwɪk ən /


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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

Its revenue growth is expected to quicken in 2027-2028 at 50% per year, driven by China’s memory makers’ capacity expansion upcycle in coming 3-5 years amid the global memory shortage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 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

I heard his boot steps quicken as he tramped down the front porch.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos

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

When your womb quickens again, and you bear a living child.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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

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

Taisin’s heartbeat quickened; a flush crept across her neck.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo

Some advanced economies’ growth prospects look subdued anyway, amplifying investor unease about lending to governments when inflation is quickening.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

"My pulse was quickening as I was unwrapping the bubble," he said.

From BBC ● Apr. 7, 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

Bond markets, however, could extend their selloff this week if the delayed consumer price inflation report, to be released Thursday, suggests a further quickening of price pressures in November.

From Barron's ● Dec. 15, 2025

Anger rushed through me, quickening in my veins.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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