throttle
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To perform what has to be the most elegant holeshot in history, drivers will have to engage “Spirited Mode” by holding down both brake and throttle then releasing the brake.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
But the battery drains in about 11 seconds at full throttle.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Shakira gently ushered Spanish into the American radio waves with 2005’s massive “Hips Don’t Lie,” then full throttle with Alejandro Sanz in their reggaeton hit “La Tortura.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
They have to run full out when power demand is highest and then throttle back the rest of the time.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
He shoved Pong back into a seat and wedged himself at the controls, the wheel in one hand, throttle in the other.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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