at speed

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Definition of at speednext
chiefly British
as in brisk
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed He ran at speed to greet her.

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Recent Examples of at speed Business teams can now summarize meetings, research contacts, personalize outreach, generate follow-ups, and produce polished language at speed. — K.h. Koehler, Freep.com, 20 Aug. 2026 This Friday’s practice session will be the first time the AMR26 and the Spec 2 motor have performed together at speed. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026 The expert becomes the manager of an artificial team, reviewing, redirecting, correcting, and sharpening outputs at speed. — Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Three converging trends explain why the home is where this story will be won or lost, and why the industry serving it needs to innovate and adapt at speed. — Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at speed

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“At speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/at%20speed. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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