acceleration
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"The origins and acceleration mechanisms of ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays have been among the biggest mysteries in the field for more than 60 years, since the first example was reported," Murase said.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
Many commercial drivers already practice fuel-efficient habits: They use cruise control and try to drive with a “feather foot” on the pedals instead of “lead foot” to prevent excessive acceleration and braking.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The 2026 F1 cars do have faster acceleration than their predecessors, owing to the increased output of the electrical components of the power-units.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Following the past two earnings reports, investors were left disappointed by the level of Azure cloud acceleration as well as statistics around Copilot adoption.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
I was pushed back in my couch with an acceleration of one half G, but it felt more like 3 Gs to my sensitized body.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
Vocabulary lists containing acceleration
Automobiles
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Word Generation Science - Energy
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Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Middle School
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