breakneck
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of breakneck
Example Sentences
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The power has switched with breakneck speed and, of course, it could switch back again if Celtic get their act together.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
And analysts said it forced traders to reassess their outlook for the speed of development in the industry following years of breakneck growth.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
The titans of the booming artificial-intelligence industry have sounded a three-alarm fire, warning that AI poses an existential risk to the human race and urging a global slowdown in the breakneck pace of development.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
In another exchange, traveling with reporters Thursday night, the president said he had no concerns with the breakneck pace of AI progress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
She felt the force of the air behind her, propelling her to turn around, and her legs took her at breakneck speed down the path.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
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