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cruise control

American

noun

a system, available for some automobiles, motorcycles, etc., that automatically maintains a vehicle's speed by taking control of the accelerator.

cruise control British

noun

a system in a road vehicle that automatically maintains a selected speed until cancelled

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cruise control

Sabalenka began the match in cruise control, breaking in sixth seed Noskova's opening service game and racing into a 5-2 lead, before being broken as she served for the set.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

As a result, the truck lacks ambient lighting and adaptive cruise control, which adjusts its speed based on traffic flow.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

Having broken the Southern Section record in the 400 meters six days earlier in 51.98, Adams put it in cruise control to win her heat in 53.53, the fastest qualifying mark.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026

Dunkley looked in cruise control before giving her wicket away in a rather careless - and needless - manner.

From BBC ● May 25, 2026

They were heading along what looked like an interstate highway, with the cruise control set to an even sixty-five.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

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