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quicken

[kwik-uhn] / ˈkwɪk ən /


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If the World Cup helps quicken the pace of moves to de-escalate, there could be a material impact on energy prices, supplies and the world economy.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

Its revenue growth is expected to quicken in 2027-2028 at 50% per year, driven by China’s memory makers’ capacity expansion upcycle in coming 3-5 years amid the global memory shortage.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 29, 2026

Inflation data are already showing elevated price pressures in the world’s biggest economy, and surging oil prices will only quicken the pace over the coming months.

From Barron's Mar. 19, 2026

The reopening has begun, and this should quicken the pace for a potential December rate cut, which is now seen as essentially a 50-50 tossup according to the FedWatch tool provided by CME.

From MarketWatch Nov. 14, 2025

The dance beat seemed to quicken, to get more intense.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

Game shipments are likely to rise around 10% next fiscal year, given user engagement typically quickens in the second year of a console cycle, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal May 11, 2026

The shot is already marketed in the U.S. and requires two doses over one month, which quickens seroprotection compared to hepatitis B vaccines that are delivered in three doses over six months.

From Barron's Dec. 24, 2025

As the beat picks up, the dancer quickens their steps to a jog — but seemingly slips on stage.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 20, 2024

Higher housing prices at the top mean higher prices below as land values rise and gentrification quickens.

From New York Times Dec. 11, 2023

When your womb quickens again, and you bear a living child.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

PCE inflation, the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure, quickened to 3.5% in March, the highest in nearly three years.

From Barron's May 4, 2026

Although his speech set a record for length, these moments quickened the pace of the evening and fit with the president's larger theme of American patriotism and accomplishment.

From BBC Feb. 25, 2026

Renée quickened her pace and approached the woman.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 6, 2026

About 35 minutes in, Lamphere’s vitals started spiking; her heart rate quickened, she grew hot, her pupils dilated, she began grinding her teeth.

From Slate Jan. 30, 2026

His breath quickened and he looked up front at the pilot and thought, here it is again: one pilot and one engine and if either of them quit they were going down.

From "The River" by Gary Paulsen

SGX’s May equity-market turnover data shows a quickening trend toward a higher “baseline velocity” that should drive structurally higher securities daily average value in the medium-term, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

I scanned nearby tables for friends but was distracted by a woman quickening her pace toward the only available stool at the counter.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 6, 2026

Revenue from software add-ons also grew at a quickening pace.

From Barron's Oct. 31, 2025

And they might increase the gradient and speed on the treadmill until you feel your heart beating faster and your breath quickening.

From MarketWatch Oct. 23, 2025

And then they ran faster than a quickening spell, with Edgar Allan Toad, who Seven had completely forgotten about, croaking from her pocket the whole way.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega




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