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
Different in that investors are now left to navigate a more complicated backdrop of elevated energy and commodity prices, quickening inflation readings, and a slowing domestic economy.
From Barron's ● Apr. 15, 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
“I think they must be the worst,” said Taran, quickening his pace to keep up with Gwydion.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
