quicken
Example Sentences
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Global fertility rates have been in steady decline since the 1960s, and the trend has quickened in recent years.
It may have benefited from a quickened pace, or touches of humor, or heightened stakes because — at least in this film — watching Nazis get theirs is a vein of amusement that runs dry.
From Los Angeles Times
Ribes acknowledges that government authorities and games organizers are quickening the pace of preparations and says “the will is there” to tackle accessibility problems highlighted by her group and others.
From Washington Times
As the sun sinks and color seeps from the sky, the stream of worshipers quickens, following the bright lanterns that light the way to al-Aqsa.
From Washington Post
Like the NBA owners and officials of 69 years ago, MLB wants to quicken the pace of games to raise ticket sales and attract new fans.
From Washington Post
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