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The quickened pace of U.S. airstrikes in the region and the unusually large buildup of military force in the Caribbean Sea have fueled those speculations.

And they might increase the gradient and speed on the treadmill until you feel your heart beating faster and your breath quickening.

OTTAWA—Inflation in Canada quickened more than anticipated last month, touching a seven-month high as price pressures continue to simmer in the country.

Is this the point where the pace quickens?

It could also quicken the pace of Bruins basketball.