Example Sentences

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Yu hopes Also’s bikes will speed up the electrification of micromobility, but Zipper said the bikes’ complexity and price point might hinder that mission.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

But lately they have been accompanied by an AI-infused program that executives hope will speed up the time to sell items and reduce their need to add as many workers over time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Schwab said its acquisition of Forge Global will speed its effort to “deliver fully integrated private markets capabilities to retail and advisor clients.”

From MarketWatch • Nov. 6, 2025

South African skipper Donovan Ferreira said his team will speed up preparation for next year's Twenty20 World Cup, with the series against Pakistan starting in Rawalpindi from Tuesday.

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

I paddle out into the middle of the river, where a bit of current will speed me on my way.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone