pedal
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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
He said although the crash resulted from "pedal confusion", Jackson's driving fell "far below the standard expected of a competent and careful driver".
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
I pedal, slowly, feeling the burn in my calves as I carry two people forward; it’s like running up a hill.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
Vocabulary lists containing pedal
Body Language: Ped, Pod ("Foot")
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