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At the moment, this is set at 250kw, rather than the maximum recharge limit of 350kw which can be applied when a driver has lifted off the throttle and/or is braking.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
I’ve been putting the maximum into my employer retirement plans and a Roth for almost 20 years.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Goel faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison, while Raheja faces up to 10 years, according to the plea agreements.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
We learn that “rolling a machine” occurs when a player exceeds the maximum score the display’s digits can show—which was usually 999,999—after which it rolls over to zero.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
In fact, he said, the Olympic was at that moment speeding north at maximum velocity to come to her aid, with instructions to receive and care for injured passengers.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 2
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Academic Vocabulary Toolkit 1, Words 61-70
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