The global downward market trend accelerated Thursday with two economic reports that cast doubt on the sustained vitality of the U.S.economic recovery.

VOA: standard.2010.05.20

He urged accelerated training and equipping of Afghan security forces, saying that,ultimately, the Afghan people must take the lead in stabilizing their country.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

The United Nations reports the loss of habitat has accelerated the loss of biodiversity in recent years.

VOA: standard.2010.01.31

"And whether that is 15 or 20 years, we will hope for accelerated economic development in Afghanistan."

VOA: standard.2009.12.09

"Certain actions should now be undertaken with increased urgency and at an accelerated pace."

VOA: standard.2010.04.29

(Speaking) Bdi says although they can't exactly get back the time lost as a result of these technical delays, other steps in the process can be accelerated to ensure that the vote happens on schedule.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

"This change to a higher phase of alert is a signal to governments, to ministries of health and other ministries, to the pharmaceutical industry and the business community that certain actions should now be undertaken with increased urgency, and at an accelerated pace,"

VOA: standard.2009.04.29