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breakneck
[ breyk-nek ]
adjective
- reckless or dangerous, especially because of excessive speed; hazardous:
He raced through the streets at breakneck speed.
breakneck
/ ˈɪˌɛ /
adjective
- prenominal (of speed, pace, etc) excessive and dangerous
Word History and Origins
Origin of breakneck1
Example Sentences
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.
But few expected it to come at such breakneck speed.
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.”
Musk’s mass layoffs at the Department of Energy made evident the thoughtlessness behind DOGE’s breakneck approach to cost-cutting.
County wildfire cleanup, there have been several concerns, including the breakneck pace of clearing hazardous materials and debris removal.
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