at speed

phrase

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chiefly British
: fast, rapidly

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On winding roads, its model-specific suspension tuning and focus on weight reduction translate into exceptional body control at speed without becoming brittle or overly rigid in slower, more technical sections. — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 There’s power in retaining the magic of the heritage, but also at speed, at scale and in the channels and markets that are most important to our consumers. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 As product pushes innovation at speed, compliance and governance often feel overlooked. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Zoë Bell has spent the better part of 25 years being other people — at speed, on fire and 20-odd stories above the ground. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at speed

Word History

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of at speed was in 1758

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“At speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20speed. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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