acceleration
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The holeshot acceleration is properly heady and roller-coaster-y, reaching 60 mph in 3.7 seconds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
Jefferies research analyst Blayne Curtis deemed Wednesday’s earnings report to be “rock-solid,” with evidence of “strengthening industrial recovery and continued acceleration of the data-center business.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
Deutsche Bank’s Tom Sykes noted that, although the results point to an underlying acceleration, the market might be cautious about extrapolating too much.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
“Gaps often signal an emotional acceleration, and when they come after a sustained advance they can suggest the move is nearing exhaustion,” Krinsky wrote.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
I'm just going to sit in the acceleration couch and hope for the best.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
Vocabulary lists containing acceleration
Automobiles
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Word Generation Science - Energy
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Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Middle School
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