breakneck

Example Sentences

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The low ridership on this corridor is part of a broader trend confronting the breakneck expansion of India's metro network.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Despite the widely publicized race for the exits among holders of so-called semiliquid funds, private credit is still expanding, albeit not at last year’s breakneck pace.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

During the pandemic, they expanded at a breakneck speed to keep up with demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Detention centers are being built at breakneck speed.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

He was flying at breakneck speed, trying to avoid a spurt of flames from Malfoy’s steed’s mouth, when he realized he had forgotten his Firebolt.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling