pick up speed
Example Sentences
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The economy should then pick up speed by 2028, Nagel said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
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
The government is forecasting meagre growth of 0.2 percent for 2025, before the economy is expected to pick up speed this year.
From Barron's ● Jan. 8, 2026
The winds are expected to pick up speed again in the afternoon, with renewed fire growth a distinct possibility.
From Salon ● Jan. 9, 2025
Then they all stepped back and watched the train pick up speed.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
