accelerate
verb (used with object)
to cause faster or greater activity, development, progress, advancement, etc., in.
have been accelerating
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present perfect progressiveof accelerate.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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With advances in technology, insurers have been accelerating investments in telematics, data and artificial intelligence, including to better predict driver risk and set rates, according to insurer ratings agency A.M.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
The manufacturers have been accelerating export efforts as slowing consumer demand in China exacerbates production overcapacity.
From Reuters ● Sep. 14, 2023
Electric vehicle sales have been accelerating, and new tax incentives and state zero-emissions requirements are expected to boost sales even more.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2023
Africa so far has 10.8 million confirmed infections and 240,000 deaths and vaccination efforts have been accelerating as vaccines doses are “becoming readily available” on the continent, Nkengasong said.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 3, 2022
Governments and international organizations have been accelerating their efforts to provide assistance in recent weeks.
From New York Times ● Dec. 22, 2021
