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

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

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

Burning seawater streamed down its sides, and it let loose a soul-crushing bellow as it began to pick up speed.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia