throttle

Example Sentences

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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

The maximum rate was accessible only when a driver had lifted off the throttle and the wings had closed.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

I stopped in front of him, pulled the throttle back and killed the engine.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen