full speed

Example Sentences

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"We want feasibility studies and a pause, so we know the actual local impacts -- not just rushing ahead at full speed," said Dziobek.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The tanker, sanctioned for allegedly shipping oil to U.S.-designated terrorist organizations, made an unusual move last weekend, executing a U-turn, refusing to be boarded and racing away from Venezuela at full speed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

"We are proceeding with our project at full speed," Henriksson said, while adding that they had already secured about half of additional financing needs from prior investors.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

“I was coming in full speed so I didn’t want to really throw hard, because I was probably going to throw it over his head,” Hernández said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2025

My mom bursts out of the house, running at full speed toward us, her unbraided hair wild in the breeze.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed