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acceleration

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


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In between she was particularly accurate with her lines, rarely offering loose deliveries despite Green and Amelia Kerr looking to use her overs as the basis for an acceleration after the 30-over mark.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The recent acceleration in hiring also has doubters.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

Analysts have also been pointing to signs of an economic acceleration in companies’ first quarter results, which have been broadly strong.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Rivian Automotive has attracted die-hard fans by building a battery-powered truck with enough muscle for off-roading as well as the acceleration and suspension to comfortably glide through city streets.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

He felt the sweet press of sudden acceleration.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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