What could not be known for sure was whether they would hold up under the sudden acceleration caused by the impact.

The shock of the earthquake produced a sudden acceleration in that movement.

Since 1967 there have been 2,043 injuries and 56 deaths associated with sudden acceleration, according to the Federal agency.

She took the proffered arm and again felt the sudden acceleration of her heart.

A customer had brought his car in because of sudden acceleration on several occasions, without accident.

The sudden acceleration was like a giant fist against his chest.

For a second their bodies felt the increased weight that comes with sudden acceleration.

Charlotte felt the sudden acceleration of her thoughts almost as a physical sensation.

It was nothing, however, compared to the sudden acceleration of her heart.

We'll have no showing off your sudden accelerations this trip.