breakneck

Example Sentences

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But the economic policies paved the way for breakneck growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Despite the widely publicized race for the exits among holders of so-called semiliquid funds, private credit is still expanding, albeit not at last year’s breakneck pace.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

But calibrated, not breakneck, expansion appears to be factored into the business projections.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

“One Battle After Another” moves with breakneck speed, its 162 minutes going by in a flash.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Harry enjoyed the breakneck journey down to the Weasleys’ vault, but felt dreadful, far worse than he had in Knock- turn Alley, when it was opened.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling