Example Sentences

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Talking while walking was straightforward, and if I had a meeting, I could have speeded up the treadmill.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2022

To support housing sales, state-owned banks have speeded up the borrowing process for buyers and cut costs, according to the newspaper Securities Daily.

From Washington Times • Dec. 6, 2021

Instead, ministers say, they will reach alternative arrangements with the EU, and have speeded up arriving at nuclear co-operation agreements with other countries worldwide.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2018

Time, plus dripping water and road salt, have speeded the decline.

From Washington Post • Jul. 5, 2016

Sir," saith she, "You have speeded right well of your business here, now go speed it elsewhere, for thereof is the need right sore.

From The High History of the Holy Graal by Evans, Sebastian