speed demon
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Along the right sideline, the Rams had left wide receiver and resident speed demon Rashid Shaheed in single coverage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
Guarding is generally crazy, especially if you are keeping an eye on an energetic speed demon named Natalie.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 29, 2023
As skiers, Vonn and Shiffrin are a study in contrast: Vonn was a daredevil, a speed demon, often crashing wildly into fences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2023
Powered by Apple’s M1 processor, the 2021 iPad Pro is a speed demon and it comes with features like Thunderbolt connectivity, Wi-Fi 6 compatibility, Apple Pencil support, as well as Face ID unlocking.
From The Verge ● Nov. 5, 2021
Their thoughts were occupied by weightier names: world-record holder Indian Broom; speed demon Special Agent; and above them all, the magnificent Rosemont, king of the East and conqueror of 1935 Triple Crown winner Omaha.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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