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

The sun was not quite up as Eric Helera unlocked the doors of his jeepney, wiped down its two long passenger benches, and checked his brake fluid before another day ferrying Manila commuters.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

"As you heard the brake, a couple seconds later it was just a very loud boom," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

It would seem odd, now that the brake was clean.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart