throttle

Example Sentences

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This is when a driver lifts off the throttle to recover energy - and when that happens the front and rear wings close.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 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

In India, gas-intensive companies such as fertilizer producers might be forced to throttle back production, which could imperil crop yields in a country that still suffers from malnutrition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 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

He eased off the throttle, and something very strange happened.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith