sped
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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The Israeli operatives loaded Al-Arabid wounded but alive into a van that sped him across the border into Israel for interrogation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Its observations may ultimately help scientists better understand how the universe evolved and why its expansion has sped up over time.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
The drivers sped past the Washington Monument and museums on the National Mall, before passing a finish line with the US Capitol building in frame.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
Military trucks sped across winding roads through farmland and quiet villages to one of Europe's most strategic borders, separating Poland and the Russian exclave Kaliningrad.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Felix’s heart sped up, and his legs wobbled.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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