breakneck
Example Sentences
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On a sweltering day, they could not play at a breakneck speed, could not bring that physical intensity to bear, and the quieter tempo almost suited them.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Both players showcased their preference for first-strike tennis, knocking lumps out of the ball from the baseline, in a high-level contest played at breakneck speed.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The breakneck rally in space stocks looked set to grind to a halt, though, after a Blue Origin rocket blew up late Thursday.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
The breakneck rally in space stocks looked set to grind to a halt, though, after a Blue Origin rocket blew up late Thursday.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
A worker lent her his horse and she rode at a breakneck pace back to the villa.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
