velocity
Example Sentences
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Sasaki’s elevated velocity posed early concerns for the Dodgers as he struggled more with his command.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
He added: "These fell with sufficient velocity - and from considerable height - as to cause damage to property and vehicles."
From BBC • May 29, 2026
For example, a cyclist who suddenly hits a curb experiences a sharp velocity gradient when the bike stops but the rider's momentum continues forward.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
“The goal has always been velocity and one of the best ways of increasing velocity is making decision-making faster.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
“It’s a means of determining the relative merits of propellants. By using the number denoting the specific impulse, calculations can be made to determine the exhaust velocity of a rocket and ultimately its overall performance.”
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
Vocabulary lists containing velocity
Automobiles
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Word Generation Science - Energy
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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