sped
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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In animal models of human breast cancer, the presence of this bacterium sped up tumor growth and increased the spread of cancer cells from the breast to the lungs.
From Science Daily
I said now as the buttonhook in Betsie’s swift fingers sped up my shoes, “you could fit the fur hat right inside the bonnet! Then when you get outside, take the bonnet off!”
From Literature
He fell asleep watching the silent green boughs of the First Tree, while Wolf sped out of the cave on some mysterious errand of his own.
From Literature
Authorities have deployed more ferries and sped up loading and unloading procedures try and ease the congestion, the transport ministry said Monday.
From Barron's
Early winter rains followed by multiple heat waves sped up the timeline of spring’s arrival in Los Angeles well ahead of its official start on Friday.
From Los Angeles Times
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