top speed

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Their findings show that the fault moved sideways by 2.5 meters in just 1.3 seconds, reaching a top speed of 3.2 meters per second.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Hollywood Drift will reach a top speed of 72 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Although not a winger in the orthodox sense, Busby Babe Eddie Colman was nicknamed 'snake hips' for his ability to change direction at top speed.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Under the hood is a single-overhead-cam V-12 capable of putting out 200 horsepower and a top speed of 113 mph.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Renee stands up; she’s still clapping at top speed.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick