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pedal

[ped-l, peed-l] / ˈpɛd l, ˈpid l /


VERB
bike
Synonyms
STRONG




Example Sentences

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"If we take our foot off the pedal, we could be caught. You've got Chelsea, Villa, Liverpool, who could all put six wins together on the spin."

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The pedal versions cost 50p to unlock and 5p per minute after that, while e-bikes are £1 to unlock and 10p per minute.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

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

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




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