quickened
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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
Malaysia’s consumer-price growth quickened in December but remained benign.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
Her turquoise eyes glittered as she stared at his hand, and his heart quickened when her gaze rose to his face.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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