have sped
- present perfect of speed.
Example Sentences
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Warmer global temperatures don’t seem to have sped up the spread or evolution of primates into new species.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026
Some private equity-backed accounting firms have sped up their U.S. acquisitions, while others have sought international expansion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Drivers seem keenly aware of how fast prices have sped up in recent days, and there are signs they are looking for deals on gas.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 9, 2026
And as production capabilities have sped up, so have the life cycles of the clothing that retailers are selling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2024
Now that he wanted time to move as slowly as possible, it seemed to have sped up, and understanding was coming so fast it seemed to have bypassed thought.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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