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
Nvidia has quickened its cadence for releasing each new generation of advanced AI chips.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 6, 2025
The fox had quickened its pace and was now some distance away from them.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
