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breakneck

[breyk-nek] / ˈbreɪkˌnɛk /


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It emerges from millions of online users, evolving collectively, mutating at breakneck speed and often disappearing as quickly as it appears.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

As AI continues to evolve at breakneck speed, and developers warn of models going rogue, Elon Musk says people should simply "enjoy the ride".

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Militaries worldwide are grappling with breakneck technological change and the lessons from Ukraine and the Persian Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

A dayslong tech selloff raised new questions about whether America’s artificial-intelligence boom could continue at its breakneck pace.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

At breakneck speed Ashima knits sweater-vests for her father, her father-in-law, her brother, her three favorite uncles.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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