quickened
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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
OTTAWA—Inflation in Canada quickened in the final month of last year despite a drop in prices at the pump, largely due to comparisons with a year earlier when consumers benefited from a two-month tax holiday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026
Then she saw a glow touching the sky up ahead, and Hazel relaxed her hand and quickened her steps.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
