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throttle

[throt-l] / ˈθrɒt l /


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In the early races, this led to unusual behaviour, such as drivers lifting off the throttle and coasting on qualifying laps, as well as recovering energy while on full throttle.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

VPNs encrypt traffic, making it difficult for internet service providers to detect and throttle specific activities, such as streaming.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

And when the action reaches its combustible Sam Shepardesque climax, Stephanie Kerley Schwartz’s transformed set leaves little room for the confrontation scene that Flynn directs at full throttle.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

This strategy adds momentum and value factors to a growth-oriented index strategy, while “you might throttle back a bit on valuations that get high,” Kalivas said.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

On the other hand, when you want power from a piston engine, the engine responds as soon as your hand moves the throttle.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins




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