- present participle of quicken.
quickening
Example Sentences
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Yen weakness is great for tourists and Japanese exporters, but painful for households facing quickening inflation on imported goods.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
"My pulse was quickening as I was unwrapping the bubble," he said.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
I scanned nearby tables for friends but was distracted by a woman quickening her pace toward the only available stool at the counter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026
Bets on lower Federal Reserve interest rates, despite both the quickening inflation pressures and solid GDP growth data, have added to the allure of precious metals, as has the recent rise in geopolitical risks.
From Barron's ● Dec. 26, 2025
All at once, with an instinctive quickening of her senses, Kit knew that she was not alone, that someone was very close.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
