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
Importantly, hourly earnings came in exactly on forecast — no acceleration at all.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 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
That acceleration creates a feedback loop that Anthropic warned could eventually lead to what researchers call "recursive self-improvement."
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
All of the train’s braking and acceleration came in jerks and shuddering decelerations that threatened to throw them off their perches.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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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