full speed
Americannoun
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the maximum speed.
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Nautical. the speed normally maintained on a passage.
adverb
Etymology
Origin of full speed
First recorded in 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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Authorities were working "at full speed to set up emergency facilities" in schools and warehouses to provide shelter for the children, he added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Before the tournament, many knew him simply as a prolific goalscorer, or, perhaps, from the "imagine this Viking running at you full speed" memes.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
That does not necessarily mean sprinting at full speed or using the highest resistance setting on an exercise bike.
From Science Daily ● May 16, 2026
“It’s Day 1, it’s the first time we’re running at full speed, it’s the first time we’re out here seeing people redirecting, what his makeup speed looks like,” Chesney said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2026
The boar smashed into the covered tunnel, tearing through at full speed.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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