two-speed
Britishadjective
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(of a transmission system) having two settings
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(of an economic system) allowing one sector to grow at a faster rate than another
Example Sentences
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Uefa believes "a clear two-speed system" is emerging in the transfer market as a result of the huge spending by Premier League clubs this summer.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
The two-speed nature of China’s economic growth became more pronounced last month as retail sales contracted for the first time since the pandemic, contrasting with a continued exports boom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
“We really are in a two-speed economy,” meaning lower-income people are struggling to pay for essentials such as food and housing while higher-income people are doing OK, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said recently.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2025
For example, a Cuisinart two-speed blender, listed at $59.99 but discounted at 25%, was available for $44.99 at grocery chain Fred Meyer.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 23, 2022
Proper mastication of food is necessary in these times, and we are not surprised to hear that one large dental firm are advertising double sets of teeth with a two-speed gear attachment.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, April 4, 1917 by Various
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