breakneck
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of breakneck
Example Sentences
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"This is very problematic at a time when breakneck advances in AI are making scams more sophisticated than ever," Concha said - adding Ofcom should implement its codes as soon as possible.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
They can no longer afford to expand at the same breakneck pace they once did.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
There’s a wonderful verve to Early’s filmmaking, allowing what would otherwise come off as breakneck tonal shifts to feel remarkably earned.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
On a sweltering day, they could not play at a breakneck speed, could not bring that physical intensity to bear, and the quieter tempo almost suited them.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
As if to demonstrate his excitement, Mr. Curtain shot backward in his wheelchair at breakneck speed, screeching to a stop beside his desk.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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