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breakneck

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/ˈbreɪknɛk/
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moving or happening at an extremely dangerous or fast speed

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  • The breakneck speed of the roller coaster left riders exhilarated.
  • He drove at breakneck speed down the winding mountain road.
  • The breakneck development of technology has transformed society in recent years.
  • She typed at breakneck speed to meet the tight deadline.
  • The breakneck growth of the company led to concerns about sustainability.