hand brake

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For example, follistatin effectively releases the hand brake on muscle development by blocking myostatin, the protein that normally keeps it in check.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The thought of adding a half dozen nations much poorer than almost all current members has several already grabbing for the hand brake.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2023

The lawsuit suggests that the brake configuration on the RadRunner caused the e-bike to “wobble” and shake when Molly’s friend pulled on the front hand brake.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2022

The rear door handles and the lantern-style headlights were salvaged from old Cadillacs, and the brass hand brake is from an old Thomas Flyer touring car.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2016

I pulled the hand brake and carefully considered my next move.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou