quicken
Example Sentences
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I heard him jogging to catch up to me, and I quickened my pace.
From Literature
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India stood out as well, as new order growth quickened despite a slower rise in exports.
Duane tried to be civil, but in truth, he felt a little spooked, so he quickened his pace more and more until soon he was running away.
From Literature
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The miller cast his gaze on me, and I quickened my foot on the treadle.
From Literature
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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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.