pick up speed
Example Sentences
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Earnings season will pick up speed with more big financial firms set to release first-quarter results this morning.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 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
In New York City, flu tends to pick up speed around mid-December, but this year’s cases came early.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 17, 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
The Sunbird seemed to pick up speed, draw closer to the car ahead.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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