throttle

Example Sentences

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"We have seen some quotes where the underwriter has actually warranted that the vessel goes through at... full throttle," said Smith.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

LNG exporters are already shipping supplies at full throttle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The slight turbo lag and diffident throttle behavior at low speed goes away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

“The throttle is coming up,” said Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Pong took hold of the throttle and waggled it uselessly.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat