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speed up

[speed-uhp] / ˈspidˌʌp /














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It’s a godsend that many of these new technologies are available off the shelf right now, and this crisis will likely speed up the energy transition all over the world.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Senate and Los Angeles mayor—despite a recent change in law designed to slightly speed up the turtle-like process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

While the team is using AI to try to improve and speed up its efforts, Zander said it was human scientists who had come up with the idea of changing materials.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

There has been a growing push, however, to speed up election results — without reducing voting options or security — gaining support from Gov. Gavin Newsom and many in the State Capitol.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

He heard the wheels of the cart behind him speed up significantly in turn.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook




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