cruise control
noun
1
: an electronic device in a vehicle that controls the throttle so as to maintain a constant speed
2
: a relaxed and seemingly automatic pace that is easily maintained
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Otherwise, with the addition of the cruise control, the Breakout is pretty much fully formed in my assessment, especially in that subtly glittering white pearl paint.
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William Roberson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The year started in cruise control with seven wins in the first 10 races that gave Verstappen a commanding lead in the driver standings.
—Jenna Fryer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
But even if the plane continues in cruise control, don’t panic.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
The steering wheel has buttons and rollers for cruise control, audio, voice recognition and the cluster display.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 16 Dec. 2024
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William Roberson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The year started in cruise control with seven wins in the first 10 races that gave Verstappen a commanding lead in the driver standings.
—Jenna Fryer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
But even if the plane continues in cruise control, don’t panic.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
The steering wheel has buttons and rollers for cruise control, audio, voice recognition and the cluster display.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Cruise control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruise%20control. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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