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accelerate

[ak-sel-uh-reyt] / ækˈsɛl əˌreɪt /


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As more GRK2 accumulates and forms aggregates, the disease process continues to accelerate.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The Bank of Japan is widely expected to raise interest rates this month to mitigate the burden of rising costs as policymakers grow more worried that the fallout from the conflict will accelerate underlying inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

While Kim Jong Il visited China repeatedly and relied on Beijing's backing, his son moved quickly to accelerate North Korea's nuclear programme.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Amazon Web Services secured a $4 billion commitment from Pinterest to accelerate its AI roadmap and modernize its visual search platform.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

They accelerate to prevent migrants from reboarding up ahead.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario




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