accelerate

Example Sentences

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The dust could worsen if looming water cutbacks on the Colorado River accelerate the decline of the Salton Sea.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Still, some Tesla supporters argue that combining the companies could accelerate Musk’s artificial intelligence ambitions by bringing his projects under one roof—and potentially create one of the most valuable companies in history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Morgan analyst Brian Essex was similarly optimistic about the collaboration, saying in a note that it would help accelerate the development of security platforms.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Aging grid infrastructure compounds the problem, as replacement cycles accelerate alongside new capacity needs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Sputnik weighed 184 pounds, and obviously required a very large rocket to accelerate this mass to a sufficient speed to achieve orbit.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins