throttle

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Canada’s housing market is mired in a slump, with both sales and prices dropping, and economists say higher mortgage rates threaten to throttle activity further.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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

Kuwait said that it may have to throttle production as its oil storage facilities fill up, and other producers may also do so temporarily.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

This time, though, the train isn’t going full throttle.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario