speed demon
Americannoun
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No one else on the gridiron was big enough or fast enough to guard a 6-foot-5 speed demon whose leaps defied gravity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
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
As skiers, Vonn and Shiffrin are a study in contrast: Vonn was a daredevil, a speed demon, often crashing wildly into fences.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2023
It’s also pricier than the Audi RS7, which is a luxurious speed demon in its own right.
From The Verge • Nov. 23, 2021
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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