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brake

[breyk] / breɪk /




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Higher yields act as a brake on economic growth, said Peter Berezin, chief global strategist at BCA Research.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Within five milliseconds of that contact, the spinning blade comes to a dramatic brake, and the blade whooshes below the table.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Scientists sometimes describe methane reduction as an "emergency brake" for climate change because lowering methane levels could help slow warming within the next decade and potentially reduce the risk of climate tipping points.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

"Sorry, we had to brake," a calm woman's voice told AFP and the other passengers.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

I pulled the wagon’s long brake lever and whoa-ed the oxen.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier




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