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breakneck

[breyk-nek] / ˈbreɪkˌnɛk /


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After three years of breakneck growth and soaring valuations, the AI industry enters 2026 with some of the euphoria giving way to tough questions.

From Barron's

These stocks raged for much of the year, as breakneck spending in the burgeoning sector powered the overall economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

The mixed performance comes as PDD has been facing some headwinds after years of breakneck growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their working method was mostly just conversation, but conversation conducted at a breakneck pace, and at high volume.

From Los Angeles Times

China has been expanding its navy at breakneck speed under Xi, putting pressure on the United States and its allies to keep up.

From BBC