acceleration

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Officially the most powerful car in company history, the Black Badge Spectre clocks a 0-60 mph acceleration of 4.1 seconds, three-tenths quicker than the standard Spectre.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Both Lumentum and Coherent have benefitted from an acceleration of hyperscaler capital spending that has lifted their shares nearly 1,043% and 271.6%, respectively, over the past 12 months.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“The payments industry is changing faster than ever, driven by new technologies, evolving regulations, an increasingly competitive landscape, and the rapid acceleration of AI that is reshaping commerce daily,” Lores said in a February statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"He has very good acceleration and technique. The boy will give us joy."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Harry shouldered the Firebolt and he and Ron walked out of the shadowy stadium, discussing the Firebolt’s superbly smooth action, its phenomenal acceleration, and its pinpoint turning.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling