speed
Example Sentences
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And while there’s been some progress in the recovery, her claim that things are moving at “lightning speed” overlooks the fact that thousands of burned out properties haven’t seen a hammer or a hardhat.
From Los Angeles Times
The average speed for a bus in Scotland is now 11.3mph, down from 14.9mph two years ago, according to industry data.
From BBC
It is part of a plan by ministers to speed up planning decisions as it looks to build 1.5 million new homes in England by 2029.
From BBC
In other cases, the industrious gizmos recline in circulating baths of fluid, which ferries away the heat they generate, enabling them to function at very high speeds, known as "overclocking".
From BBC
“The speed limit for growth has shifted higher due to strong productivity growth. It looks like the economy can grow 2.5% without causing an inflation problem.”
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
