Example Sentences

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On Monday he warned "the drivers" of nuclear weapons proliferation were accelerating.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Mr. Toyoda, who was named chief executive in 2009, spent his first years in office navigating Toyota through the turmoil caused by reports that the company’s vehicles were accelerating uncontrollably.

From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2024

They found that 90% of aquifers where declines were accelerating are in places where conditions have gotten drier over the last 40 years.

From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2024

There had been speculation before Friday night's ground operation that Qatar-brokered negotiations over another release deal were accelerating.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2023

Things felt as if they were accelerating, about to spin out of control.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi