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speed up

[speed-uhp] / ˈspidˌʌp /














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Albertsons is now starting a review of its business to speed up improvements in its performance, and “tackle even harder a cost structure we can no longer afford,” Morris said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Chief prosecutor Gerville Luistro told the tribunal the decision would ease the court's job and speed up the conclusion of the trial, which began on July 6.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

If successful, it would mark a step toward a fully reusable rocket system, which would drastically lower launch costs and speed up the deployment of next-generation infrastructure.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

It said the use of private finance would help speed up delivery and control costs.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

“Evidently the Erudite now want to speed up the process. I have no idea what to do about it... or what could even be done.”

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth




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