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throttle

[throt-l] / ˈθrɒt l /


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Around the same time, some tapes made headlines for their value, encouraging Renoir to go full throttle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

O’Regan told MarketWatch that as AI “usage accelerates and agents proliferate,” overwhelming demand for tokens is putting pressure on AI companies to throttle back usage and may potentially even cause outages.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

The maximum rate was accessible only when a driver had lifted off the throttle and the wings had closed.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"We have seen some quotes where the underwriter has actually warranted that the vessel goes through at... full throttle," said Smith.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

He caught a glimpse of Dimple’s full throttle smile, just for a second, before she put it away.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon




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