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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

AI investment continues to expand, as well, and that is likely to drive faster adoption of the new technology that will quicken the pace of returns for the billions in capital already committed.

From Barron's ● Dec. 11, 2025

On the contrary, he thought it was England’s duty to quicken Indian progress.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025

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

The dance beat seemed to quicken, to get more intense.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

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

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

My heartbeat quickens just a little as the cab approaches.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2023

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

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

Renée quickened her pace and approached the woman.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026

About 35 minutes in, Lamphere’s vitals started spiking; her heart rate quickened, she grew hot, her pupils dilated, she began grinding her teeth.

From Slate ● Jan. 30, 2026

At Gray’s pain scream, Pax’s guard hairs lifted and his heartbeat quickened.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

The Los Angeles River was still pretty much what it had been for eons: a wandering river of the West, often nothing more than damp wetlands in summer, but quickening into rushwaters in winter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Even so, the yen has been under pressure from a combination of investor anxieties, including over fiscal policy, debt and quickening inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

Bond markets, however, could extend their selloff this week if the delayed consumer price inflation report, to be released Thursday, suggests a further quickening of price pressures in November.

From Barron's ● Dec. 15, 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

Or—he realized with a quickening sense of dread—he could do what any true soldier would do.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi