sped
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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But on that day in 2020, as Amtrak sped them from New York to Washington, Schenck was still known as an evangelical minister to powerful conservatives.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
To that end: Diminishing Gilgeous-Alexander is also a way to diminish the Thunder, who have sped away from the rest of the NBA.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
The rhenium component helped hydrogen attach to and release from the catalyst surface, while the molybdenum sped up the splitting of water in the alkaline electrolyte.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
The sand whipped across a barren landscape as armoured vehicles sped along.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
The canoe righted itself and sped through the water.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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