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The company has in recent years grappled with supply chain issues and a post-pandemic slowdown in demand, which has hastened its push into software offerings like cybersecurity.

From Reuters • Nov. 15, 2023

“The pandemic has hastened that trend,” said Rich.

From Washington Post • Apr. 14, 2022

This would have been more the time of Leeds' choosing for any parting of the ways, but the real threat of relegation has hastened events.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2022

Penney Co., which once dominated the retail landscape, have closed hundreds of stores in recent years and the pandemic has hastened the pace of change, analysts say.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2020

"Only the occasion that has hastened my happiness is a sad one to others, Laura, my dear," answered the young man, gravely.

From Victor's Triumph Sequel to A Beautiful Fiend by Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte