pedal

Example Sentences

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In 2024, nearly 4,000 vehicles were recalled for a faulty accelerator pedal that could become dislodged and stuck.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

“Which seat belts do you want in the car? Which kind of steering wheel layout do you want? How long should the pedal stroke be?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

He said although the crash resulted from "pedal confusion", Jackson's driving fell "far below the standard expected of a competent and careful driver".

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Markets stuttered Friday as traders took their foot off the pedal at the end of a healthy week in Asia, where tech firms rallied on a reassessment of AI investments.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

I moved the throttle to the rabbit position—it had been on turtle—and pushed the left pedal down, and the blade started whirring.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen