throttle

Example Sentences

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But the battery drains in about 11 seconds at full throttle.

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

LNG exporters are already shipping supplies at full throttle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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

The night mist hovered on the water already, so he backed the throttle down and ran with his spotlight broadcasting over the waves.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson