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Definitions

full speed

ADVERB
maximum speed
Synonyms
WEAK
flat out full sail full steam full swing full tilt heavy right foot open throttle

Example Sentences

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"We want feasibility studies and a pause, so we know the actual local impacts -- not just rushing ahead at full speed," said Dziobek.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

It's a green signal, if not quite full speed ahead.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

Sanctioned for allegedly shipping oil to U.S.-designated terrorist organizations, the Bella 1 made an unusual move last weekend, executing a U-turn, refusing to be boarded and racing away from Venezuela at full speed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

"We are proceeding with our project at full speed," Henriksson said, while adding that they had already secured about half of additional financing needs from prior investors.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

Then he kicks the tractor into full speed, by which I mean about ten miles an hour.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish