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[speed] / spid /




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"We were just slightly off it around our physicality, first time tackles, speed around the ruck – the basics where you need to be at it at this level," said Adams.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Gold based catalysts, which speed up chemical reactions, are already used in several industrial oxidation processes.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

One of the best players in California and the nation, Cathedral Catholic’s Honor Fa’alave-Johnson, a USC commit, got to show off his speed.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

In his 20s, he invented a bicycle powered by legs and arms to give riders an upper body workout and extra speed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

We’re crossing the tiny stream— my favorite part of the trail—and my legs start to speed up, anticipating the end, before I remember we won’t be done when we finish our second loop.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

For police, AVs have their upsides: Most of the time they drive less recklessly than humans do, they typically cap their maximum speeds, and they never fail a breathalyzer test.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

The rider reached speeds of 60 mph while traveling in the wrong direction, according to Buttitta.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

To better understand this process, the researchers simulated asteroid impacts spanning a range of sizes and speeds.

From Science Daily Jul. 2, 2026

Unless the process speeds up, it could take years to evacuate all those in need.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

We plummeted without slowing one bit, spinning and twisting at dizzying speeds.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

In a debate in Parliament on Thursday a number of MPs called for that process to be sped up- and described calling ground rents as "money for nothing".

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Warmer global temperatures don’t seem to have sped up the spread or evolution of primates into new species.

From Science Daily Jun. 20, 2026

There’s been some encouraging top-line numbers lately, as existing-home sales in May sped up to the fastest pace seen in 2026.

From MarketWatch Jun. 13, 2026

Some private equity-backed accounting firms have sped up their U.S. acquisitions, while others have sought international expansion.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

Dust swirled as we sped past pepper trees and Mexican palms.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

It wasn’t long before USC finally speeded away from Iowa, with Desmond Claude and Saint Thomas taking control to close out the Hawkeyes.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 15, 2025

However, earlier this year the UK's spending watchdog, the National Audit Office warned that this target would be missed unless the process was speeded up.

From BBC Dec. 2, 2024

However, a smaller majority of 58% wanted the use of renewable energy sources and moving to a greener economy speeded up, according to another recent Eurobarometer survey.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2024

But the biggest thing Ghai and his family are doing does not directly involve workers at all: They’ve speeded up and expanded their use of technology, especially AI.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2024

If the physical development could be speeded up till it was as quick, say, as a cow’s, what an enormous saving to the Community!

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley

It’s a civil offense, not even as bad as a speeding ticket.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

Costco trains managers to view cashiers as specialists, experienced employees who can make or break a member’s experience by speeding lines and offering friendly conversation—or not.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

The second priority area is speeding up action on the circular economy - this approach seeks to keep products in use for as long as possible, reducing waste.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

President Trump on Monday signed a pair of executive orders aimed at speeding development of quantum technology.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

Just as we were pulling out of the parking lot, we saw two cop cars speeding the other way with their sirens wailing.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña




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