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have sped

  • present perfect of speed.

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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