at full/top speed

idiom

: as fast as possible
running at full/top speed

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This plays an important role in the day — to work out what speedbumps can be taken at full speed, which side to navigate roundabouts, and how to enter sharp corners on Caen’s tight streets. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 July 2025 The acrimonious debate over the efficacy of the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement 287(g) program continues at full speed. Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2025 According to a report by RadarOnline, the couple has deepened their relationship at full speed. Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025 Fever head coach Stephanie White said Friday that Clark went through some drills but was not at full speed in practice. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for at full/top speed

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“At full/top speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20full%2Ftop%20speed. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.

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