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acceleration

[ak-sel-uh-rey-shuhn, ik-] / ækˌsɛl əˈreɪ ʃən, ɪk- /


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The 12-month increase was also an acceleration from April’s revised 5.7% pace.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

"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

The added GPU capacity could help fuel an OCI acceleration, he noted, while reiterating his buy rating and raising his price target to $300 from $250.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

In a report, the analyst points the broad strength across the business, including 9% year-over-year growth in organic services revenue, the third consecutive quarter of acceleration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The acceleration dragged at her body with invisible hands, stretching the flesh over her arms and face.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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