Example Sentences

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Powell’s comments came after yet more data, largely overlooked by the markets, suggesting that inflation was running too hot, and may even have been speeding up, even before the conflict broke out.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

But the suspect appears to have been speeding as he raced through the intersection.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2023

U.S. vaccine giants Pfizer and Moderna have been speeding up their development of booster shots targeting omicron and experts say it’s possible the virus could evolve again in the coming months.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 29, 2022

Police spokesman John McDonough said the driver appeared to have been speeding when he lost control of his vehicle near the Georgia Avenue exit just after noon and struck the guardrail.

From Washington Post • Dec. 18, 2016

Over this road all winter long, all the spring-tide, and to this very week in June, arms, ammunition, ponies, bacon, flour, coffee, sugar, clothing, and warriors have been speeding to the hosts of Sitting Bull.

From Marion's Faith. by King, Charles