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brake

[breyk] / breɪk /




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Higher yields act as a brake on economic growth, said Peter Berezin, chief global strategist at BCA Research.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

The bike was in a poor condition with the only brake lever being on the left handle, the side he was holding the phone on, Bunch said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Scientists sometimes describe methane reduction as an "emergency brake" for climate change because lowering methane levels could help slow warming within the next decade and potentially reduce the risk of climate tipping points.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Those opposed to regulation say "unregulated AI is like the accelerator, and regulation is like a brake", said the British-Canadian computer scientist who won the 2024 Nobel Physics Prize for his work on AI.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

His mother had to intervene to put a brake on his stream of orders.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks




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