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pedal

[ped-l, peed-l] / ˈpɛd l, ˈpid l /


VERB
bike
Synonyms
STRONG




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They are also looking for a place where they can safely smash the accelerator pedal into the floorboard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Caspian “C-Bird” Hollywell’s wide-eyed, frenetic energy and howling vocals come up against the sweet, mournful steel pedal guitar of suit-and-tie-wearing “Razor” Ramon Santos.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Clark did not outline how a "brake pedal" for AI research and development could be created, but drew a parallel between AI and the oil boom and barons of the turn of the last century.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Until Americans take their foot off the pedal, or the war ends, prices are unlikely to come down much.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

“Come on, it’s just like riding a bike. Right pedal is gas to go, left is brake, steer with wheel. That’s all you need to know.”

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken




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