breakneck
Example Sentences
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On a sweltering day, they could not play at a breakneck speed, could not bring that physical intensity to bear, and the quieter tempo almost suited them.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The memory-chip market is growing at breakneck speed, driving big gains for Micron Technology stock.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The memory-chip market is growing at breakneck speed, driving big gains for Micron Technology stock.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Both players showcased their preference for first-strike tennis, knocking lumps out of the ball from the baseline, in a high-level contest played at breakneck speed.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
He was flying at breakneck speed, trying to avoid a spurt of flames from Malfoy’s steed’s mouth, when he realized he had forgotten his Firebolt.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
