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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

The platform, called CX Enterprise, is designed to help companies boost sales, improve customer experience, and quicken time-intensive tasks.

From Barron's ● Apr. 20, 2026

The Chinese automotive parts manufacturer’s overseas revenue is set to quicken with fresh wins at Volkswagen, Toyota Motor, Honda Motor, and Renault.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 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

To quicken the egg, take it outside at midnight on the night of the next full moon.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

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

Even imagining them looking at me that way quickens my heartbeat, makes me break out in a terrified sweat.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau

Logan said the count this election also may have been quickened slightly by more voters returning their ballots earlier in the process and voting in person.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

Input costs and output prices in the eurozone’s manufacturing sector quickened for the first time since May, survey data from purchasing managers said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 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

She did not look back when Gwen called after her, and as soon as she broke free of the crowd, she quickened her pace so that she would not lose her nerve.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo

SGX’s May equity-market turnover data shows a quickening trend toward a higher “baseline velocity” that should drive structurally higher securities daily average value in the medium-term, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 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

Revenue from software add-ons also grew at a quickening pace.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2025

And they might increase the gradient and speed on the treadmill until you feel your heart beating faster and your breath quickening.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2025

We ascended the stairs, my pulse quickening with anticipation, and he unlocked his door.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson


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