pedal

Example Sentences

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The team used a specialist retrieval system to access the airbag control module – where a snapshot of electronic data, triggered by the crash, revealed speeds, accelerator position, steering wheel angle and brake pedal application.

From BBC

“Although Monk’s recorded piano sound is percussive,” Mr. Pareles went on, “the film shows him using the sustain pedal within single notes, using extraordinary finesse.”

From New York Times

“There’s no right answer there,” Wright said.”They could say, ‘Yes, fully aligned where things are. Let’s hit the gas pedal and go.’

From Washington Times

She began her piano studies at age 4, when she couldn’t reach the pedals, and by age 6 she was playing her debut concert.

From Seattle Times

One day, on the way to drop off a fecal sample at the vet clinic, as I pressed my foot against the gas pedal, Beau began to cry.

From Salon