brake

Example Sentences

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For example, follistatin effectively releases the hand brake on muscle development by blocking myostatin, the protein that normally keeps it in check.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

“We think that the sorting out of these uncertainties plus likely somewhat slower earnings growth are likely to place a brake on share price appreciation.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

"Then we landed very roughly… Everyone felt it. It was like the plane jolted and you heard the pilot try to brake trying to prevent the collision."

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

On account of regenerative braking, I might not have to change the brake pads until my vehicle hits 70,000 miles or more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

I tried to brake the stool by sticking my leg out and hooking my foot on the one next to it.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago