- past participle of accelerate.
- past tense form of accelerate.
accelerated
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Takaichi has also accelerated a beefing up of Japan's military capabilities as its sheds its strict pacifist stance in place since the war.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
The Swiss economy accelerated in the three months through June, reflecting its relative insulation from the energy-price shock and the uncertainty caused by shifting U.S. tariffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Families who have lived in Big Sur for generations have come to expect their share of curveballs, particularly as climate change has accelerated rapid swings between intensely wet and dangerously dry weather.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
The club's owners say the plans are being accelerated to ensure the redevelopment is completed for the start of the 2028-29 Prem campaign.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
After my slow and undistinguished start, I managed to get the hang of things, and accelerated my program, completing the junior certificate in two years instead of the usual three.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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