pedal
Example Sentences
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With summer vacation coming up, I want to take my foot off the gas pedal for a little bit and spend time with the people who make my life better.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
In 2024, nearly 4,000 vehicles were recalled for a faulty accelerator pedal that could become dislodged and stuck.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
The e‑bike, which was carrying a pillion passenger and described by Dorset Police as an "adapted electrically assisted pedal cycle or mountain bike", did not stop at the scene.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
“Which seat belts do you want in the car? Which kind of steering wheel layout do you want? How long should the pedal stroke be?”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
“A quarter,” she said, digging it out of the pocket of her pedal pushers.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
Vocabulary lists containing pedal
Body Language: Ped, Pod ("Foot")
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