- present participle of quicken.
quickening
Example Sentences
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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
Some advanced economies’ growth prospects look subdued anyway, amplifying investor unease about lending to governments when inflation is quickening.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Bets on lower Federal Reserve interest rates, despite both the quickening inflation pressures and solid GDP growth data, have added to the allure of precious metals, as has the recent rise in geopolitical risks.
From Barron's ● Dec. 26, 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
Over the speaker, he could hear Butler’s pace quickening to a run.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
