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is speeding

  • present progressive of speed (3rd person singular).

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Domino’s is speeding up new product introductions and is highlighting value in its advertising, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

Then, in 1998, astronomers discovered something surprising: the expansion of the universe is speeding up.

From Science Daily Jun. 19, 2026

Its Inflation Nowcasting tool, which aims to track consumer prices in nearly real time, says inflation is speeding up this month, after slowing during October.

From MarketWatch Nov. 19, 2025

The toilets are only open for use while the train is speeding along, not when it stops.

From Barron's Oct. 29, 2025

My heart is speeding, though, my breaths coming too fast.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black