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
Guarding is generally crazy, especially if you are keeping an eye on an energetic speed demon named Natalie.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 29, 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
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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