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speed up

[speed-uhp] / ˈspidˌʌp /














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But the Ministry of Housing said in a statement it would speed up the process of removing cladding, providing a more proportionate, clear and consistent approach to a complex issue.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Water levels in Bangkok's network of canals remained high on Sunday morning, with authorities working to speed up drainage, the BMA said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

A new engine control system provides independent authority over the turbochargers’ rotational speed, up to 171,000 rpm.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

Wilhelm expects AI to “impact every area through healthcare, maybe in drug discovery, looking at data,” to speed up the processes needed to develop medications and treatment techniques.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

Or, as one packinghouse manager explained, “If you need to turn out a little more, you speed up the conveyors a little and the men speed up to keep pace.”

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield




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