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quicken

[kwik-uhn] / ˈkwɪk ən /


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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 Chinese automotive parts manufacturer’s overseas revenue is set to quicken with fresh wins at Volkswagen, Toyota Motor, Honda Motor, and Renault.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

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

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

Unsettled, I quicken my pace, eventually persuading an elderly Plebeian man to direct me to Teluman's forge.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir




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