speed demon
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Along the right sideline, the Rams had left wide receiver and resident speed demon Rashid Shaheed in single coverage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
McDonald developed the little speed demon, helping him go from a 7-year-old who could barely shoot or dribble to a major college prospect under her guidance with the Compton Magic club team.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2024
It’ll look familiar to anyone who grew up in the 1990s with the Sega Genesis, with the furry speed demon hurtling through loop-the-loops, caroming off springs and collecting gold rings.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2023
Morgan’s game has evolved in recent years, from speed demon racing behind defenders to nuanced forward.
From Washington Post • Jul. 7, 2022
Their thoughts were occupied by weightier names: world-record holder Indian Broom; speed demon Special Agent; and above them all, the magnificent Rosemont, king of the East and conqueror of 1935 Triple Crown winner Omaha.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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