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breakneck

[ breyk-nek ]

adjective

  1. reckless or dangerous, especially because of excessive speed; hazardous:

    He raced through the streets at breakneck speed.



breakneck

/ ˈɪˌɛ /

adjective

  1. prenominal (of speed, pace, etc) excessive and dangerous
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of breakneck1

First recorded in 1555–65; break + neck
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They said the challenges are coming at a faster pace this term because Trump is brazenly violating the law at a breakneck speed, with major implications for American democracy.

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But few expected it to come at such breakneck speed.

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According to the lawsuit, Trump’s order would effectively force states “at breakneck pace, to implement trainings, testing, coordination, implementation, and voter education across multiple State agencies and databases.”

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Musk’s mass layoffs at the Department of Energy made evident the thoughtlessness behind DOGE’s breakneck approach to cost-cutting.

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County wildfire cleanup, there have been several concerns, including the breakneck pace of clearing hazardous materials and debris removal.

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