brake

Example Sentences

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U.S. automakers have been pumping the brakes on their electric-vehicle businesses for months, and the costs are piling up.

From The Wall Street Journal

While “Neighbors” smacks of the kind of thing calculated to raise a nation’s already elevated blood pressure, it may have a calming effect or at least tap the brakes on the crazier behavior.

From The Wall Street Journal

While the move raises ethical questions — users receive money they may not immediately repay — consumer advocates say it can function as an emergency brake for people who have borrowed more than they can realistically afford.

From MarketWatch

There are four ways of recovering energy: under braking; revving the engine in corners; lifting off early before a corner and harvesting while still on full throttle.

From BBC

Ford said that other technology, such as automatic emergency braking, remains functional at speeds above 62 mph.

From The Wall Street Journal