pick up speed
Example Sentences
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A rally that has already catapulted stocks higher with a velocity rarely seen before continued to pick up speed on Friday.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
But Merz has launched a public spending campaign in the areas of defence and infrastructure, and the government is forecasting the economy will pick up speed this year with one percent growth.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
Analysts at Jefferies said that while growth in the core division slowed as expected, the segment should pick up speed again in the fourth quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
The winds are expected to pick up speed again in the afternoon, with renewed fire growth a distinct possibility.
From Salon • Jan. 9, 2025
I started walking toward the players just as they started toward me—and began to pick up speed.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
