sped
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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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
They jumped backwards out of the way as the car hurtled towards them and then the car sped off.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
A Riverside County sheriff’s K-9 unit sped up behind the fleeing suspect’s vehicle in Jurupa Valley and attempted to deploy the Grappler twice.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
He revved his motor and sped back upriver.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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