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acceleration

[ak-sel-uh-rey-shuhn, ik-] / ækˌsɛl əˈreɪ ʃən, ɪk- /


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Analysts have also been pointing to signs of an economic acceleration in companies’ first quarter results, which have been broadly strong.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Rivian Automotive has attracted die-hard fans by building a battery-powered truck with enough muscle for off-roading as well as the acceleration and suspension to comfortably glide through city streets.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Big Tech companies must show revenue acceleration and cost discipline in other areas as elevated capex levels put pressure on free cash flow.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

"Our new five-year plan builds on our strengths and drives a significant acceleration of our strategy."

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

After nearly three days of weightlessness, I had forgotten what acceleration felt like, except for those brief bursts from the Agena.

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




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