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quicken

[kwik-uhn] / ˈkwɪk ən /


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AI investment continues to expand, as well, and that is likely to drive faster adoption of the new technology that will quicken the pace of returns for the billions in capital already committed.

From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025

On the contrary, he thought it was England’s duty to quicken Indian progress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

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

Offensive tackle Garrett DiGiorgio said players ran between drills to quicken the tempo of everything they were doing.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

I heard the two boys following me quicken their pace.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore