maximum speed

Example Sentences

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Samir Abboud, chief of emergency radiology for Northwestern Medicine, thought he was already working at maximum speed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

The maximum speed an animal can reach is determined by whichever limit is reached first -- and that limit is dictated by an animal's size.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2024

The maximum speed of its high-speed ICE trains was limited to 200 kilometers per hour from the typical 300, which could cause further disruptions, the operator said.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2024

Nicholas Lyes, from IAM Roadsmart said he had seen e-scooters advertised online with a maximum speed of 47mph.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2023

An oily breeze blew over them as teeth bit against one another and spun up to their maximum speed.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi