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throttle

[throt-l] / ˈθrɒt l /


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O’Regan told MarketWatch that as AI “usage accelerates and agents proliferate,” overwhelming demand for tokens is putting pressure on AI companies to throttle back usage and may potentially even cause outages.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

The maximum rate was accessible only when a driver had lifted off the throttle and the wings had closed.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"We have seen some quotes where the underwriter has actually warranted that the vessel goes through at... full throttle," said Smith.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

That adjustment will allow the Fed to throttle back its bond purchases without depriving the banking system of the reserves it needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The open box—filled with what looks like a fluffy plush puppy—rolls down the conveyor belt in a noisy toy factory operating at full throttle.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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