flank speed
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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That should be time to fill the wardroom with a team of trusted officers, take the bridge and get the Navy moving, at flank speed.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 31, 2020
In the end, he determined that in 2004, Aspen was responsible for more than 840,000 tons of carbon emissions—"roughly equivalent to a large, diesel-powered aircraft carrier running flank speed at all times."
From Science Magazine ● Aug. 25, 2016
On the Streets The warm Caribbean night was electric with tension as the destroyer sliced at flank speed through the quarantine zone east-northeast of Cuba.
From Time Magazine Archive
Getting ready for this comprehensive series, Major General Starbird had his task force moving at flank speed, last week flew out himself to inspect the progress.
From Time Magazine Archive
Kiowa pitched on at flank speed through heavy seas, arrived at its destination about 25 minutes later, sent frogmen over the side.
From Time Magazine Archive
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