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Other economists agree that demand has accelerated but also believe there might be more to the story: that it looks like there is a bigger supply of workers, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Hiring has accelerated this year after the economy lost jobs in the second half of 2025, a rarity when the U.S. is not in recession.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Ukraine has accelerated efforts to join the European Union and carried out wide-ranging reforms.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Through a combination of trade pressure, investment agreements and industrial policy, it has accelerated unprecedented Taiwanese commitments to build advanced semiconductor and AI infrastructure on U.S. soil.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

He is aware, without having to be told, that his father’s death has accelerated certain expectations, that by now his mother wants him settled.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri