throttle
noun
a lever, pedal, handle, etc., for controlling or manipulating a throttle valve.
will throttle
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future tenseof throttle.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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The affected border crossings are Lukeville, Arizona, where CBP said it will throttle down vehicle processing, and International Bridge 1 in Eagle Pass, Texas, where all processing is being halted.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 27, 2023
A series of two- and four-lane shutdowns will throttle traffic across Lake Washington this weekend when Highway 520 contractors perform utility and paving jobs at the Montlake interchange.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 29, 2023
Even “unlimited” phone plans will throttle your hotspot speed after a certain point.
From The Verge ● Aug. 4, 2022
Stocks have been under pressure since the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates to fight inflation, with investors increasingly worried the central bank will throttle economic growth.
From Washington Post ● May 20, 2022
For a Prince in Rags, but not in Debts and Dishonour, will throttle the Harpy which has hitherto ruled and degraded his soul.
From The Book of Khalid by Rihani, Ameen Fares
