at speed

phrase

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chiefly British
: fast, rapidly

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Kodish said all are advancing within their own specific contexts, constraints and geographies, but that the I-5 route, anchored by California, can be one of many models for how to achieve it at speed and scale. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Three weeks later, against Borussia Monchengladbach, his decision-making at speed is on show once more. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for at speed

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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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