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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No airbags, anti-lock brakes, shoulder belts, cruise control or air conditioning (likely a spendy option).
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William Roberson, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Here are six takeaways from a full day of basketball in Paris:
Team USA in imperious form
Team USA absolutely demolished Brazil to move into the semifinals after the Brazilians made the mistake of waking up an American squad that looked ready to put things in cruise control in the second quarter.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024
At the start of the second set Novak Djokovic was still in cruise control against fellow legend and longtime rival Nadal.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 30 July 2024
My pet peeve is the slowpokes particularly those that set their cruise control in the middle lane causing frustrated drivers to pass them on the left and right.
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 28 July 2024
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William Roberson, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Here are six takeaways from a full day of basketball in Paris:
Team USA in imperious form
Team USA absolutely demolished Brazil to move into the semifinals after the Brazilians made the mistake of waking up an American squad that looked ready to put things in cruise control in the second quarter.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024
At the start of the second set Novak Djokovic was still in cruise control against fellow legend and longtime rival Nadal.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 30 July 2024
My pet peeve is the slowpokes particularly those that set their cruise control in the middle lane causing frustrated drivers to pass them on the left and right.
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 28 July 2024
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“Cruise control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruise%20control. Accessed 24 Sep. 2024.
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