maximum speed

Example Sentences

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But according to the workout’s description, it wasn’t a target, it was a maximum speed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

The maximum speed an animal can reach is determined by whichever limit is reached first -- and that limit is dictated by an animal's size.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2024

The maximum speed of its high-speed ICE trains was limited to 200 kilometers per hour from the typical 300, which could cause further disruptions, the operator said.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2024

At the sentencing hearing in February, Judge Mark Lucraft KC called for the Met Police to consider setting maximum speed limits for officers responding to incidents in residential areas.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2023

This last time the coach yelled “Fence,” Rachel and I both charged toward each other at maximum speed.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad