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speed up

[speed-uhp] / ˈspidˌʌp /














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Until a few years ago, Levanon was a longtime skeptic of the idea that transformative technologies would sharply boost productivity and speed up the long-term growth of the U.S. economy.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

In the future, it could be possible to use this technique to rapidly speed up the development of certain brain cells, Arlotta speculated.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

Viva is the largest affordable housing project created under Bass’ Executive Directive 1, a 2022 order to speed up the city approval process for 100% affordable developments intended to reduce homelessness.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

But Reform Wales' shadow counsel General Adrian Mason MS, who represents Clwyd, urged the Welsh government to seek outside help to speed up the process.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Dimple walked closer to him, and Rishi felt his heart speed up merely at the proximity of her.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon




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