accelerating
- present participle of accelerate.
Example Sentences
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“Every voter has a role to play in accelerating the vote count,” Alexander told The Times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
The accelerating expansion driven by dark energy makes this separation even more extreme.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
While acknowledging the oil crisis of 1973, and the fact unions were more powerful then, he said inflation didn’t stop accelerating.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
The private sector has repeatedly called for accelerating the implementation of AfCFTA, the continent-wide free trade area that could open up a market of nearly 1.5 billion consumers.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
I was barely conscious of the sound of my heart accelerating, though, as my breathing became hyperventilation, I was aware of the sharp aching in my protesting ribs.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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