quickened
Example Sentences
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Quickened by the threat on Europe's own frontiers, they readily agreed to a joint response, with specific steps depending on the harshness of the Soviet action.
From Time Magazine Archive
Quickened by this spiritual refreshment, it had a boom.
From Babbitt by Lewis, Sinclair
The pageant proud Quickened remembrance of departed days, And warmed the bosoms of the multitude With deep devotion to the commonwealth.
From Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 4 October 1848 by Various
Quickened by spiritual insight Sandy saw that the girl was awake to the reality of things.
From A Son of the Hills by Comstock, Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa)
Quickened to new life by such a rare piece of luck he pushed on, thanking his stars.
From The Sailor by Snaith, J. C.
