| 单词 | brakes |
| 例句 | But for the locomotive idling and a compressor cycling to feed the brakes, the night was ghostly still. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z It was perfect, to tell the truth, except that its brakes never worked very well. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The brakes squealed, and Moss and Esperanza attempted to stand up to leave. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z It stops abruptly, the brakes yell at my feet, and I manage to stop a few inches from the kombi’s number plate. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z A barking dog, two women chatting, bike brakes squealing, children shrieking in a playground beside the parking lot—he had missed these sounds. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Then he heard the pounding tires and the crying brakes, and when he glanced up he 332 . was blinded by headlights a few feet from his eyes. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The horrible sound of the brakes being pulled, coupled with the metallic screech of the wheels against the rails, made it seem like the whole station was about to collapse around him. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z Finally, the brakes squeaked in protest and the taxi came to a lurching halt alongside a row of deserted warehouses. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Once we’re away from the chaos I get on the bike, flexing the brakes. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z When I applied the brakes, which I did every few feet, brooms and mops ended up in the front seat. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z There ensued such a commotion of screeching brakes, horns, screams, and whistles that alarm spread within the halls of Congress. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Before she could say anything, Annie cussed loudly and slammed on the brakes. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Suddenly the brakes gave out completely, and before Nivea could jump out with the rock or Severo could alter its course, the car took off downhill. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z When a big black rig finally pulled over, brakes wheezing, engine rumbling, I ran for it, leaving the nasty death scenario stalled at the side of the road. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z He inquired about Grammer’s car accident and was told by people who knew him that they believed his Cadillac’s steering wheel and brakes had been tampered with. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z He stomped on his brakes, but it was too late: the Grecian green Gremlin slammed into the car ahead. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The air brakes hissed as it jerked to a stop at the curb. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z “Do you hear me! No brakes! You tell me! You tell me!” Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z I took my foot from the accelerator and lightly pressed on the brakes. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z He slammed on his own brakes, and they squealed in protest. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Lemme tell you something, when—” We all heard the squeal of a car’s brakes outside. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The driver slammed on the brakes, and the tires shrieked their protest against the asphalt. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z The brakes squealed as she pulled over to pick up more kids. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Mom stepped on the brakes harder than usual and we jerked to a halt at the stop sign. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z I was standing on the sidewalk when a white van with squeaky brakes drove up. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He slammed on his brakes and rolled down the window. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked up just in time to see the Volkswagen slam on its brakes right in front of us, jolting to a stop and sending another blinding glare of sunlight our way. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z From above, through the iron grilles that open onto the streets, he had heard the thrumming of the rubber tires of automobiles, and the hooting of their horns, and the howling of their brakes. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z I just know the train slowed and the brakes screeched and we were all thrown forward on top of one another. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The roads offered the wildest drives that I had ever known: nightmare traffic, brakes squealing, skidding cars, and horns blowing. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z The brakes screeched and we slowly came to a stop. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He was distracted enough to miss a yellow light, and had to slam on the brakes to keep from careening into the intersection as the light turned red. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z It’s supposed to be like a new set of brakes for his memory loss. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z The engineer had hit the brakes that hard. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I awake to the prolonged screeching of brakes. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “Are you ready for your dinner, Mr. Jankowski?” she says, kicking off my brakes and spinning me around. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The school bus was coming to a stop, its brakes grinding. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z Every few steps, Aunt Nancy pulls on the brakes of her rollator, stops to look up, look around. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z He explained that he’d had this car specially rigged, allowing him to work the gas, clutch, and brakes with his hands—while also steering, of course. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Baird conceded, though, that because of the toxicology issues, this one may be tougher than the one with the driver and the bad brakes. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z I’m daydreaming, staring out the open door at the sky when the brakes start their piercing shriek and everything lurches forward. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z There was the smell of diesel, and the screech of air brakes, and the big engine of the bus echoing off the cement walls and ceiling. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Across the road, ignoring the cars, the brakes, the squeal of tires; into this gap between tall buildings, and then another road, with cars from both directions. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z But when the air brakes hissed their release, he gripped the armrest. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He slowed down, but still without any intention of stopping until, as we came nearer, the hushed intent faces of the people at the garage door made him automatically put on the brakes. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z A car slams on its brakes and lays on the horn. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z When we get off the exit ramp, he slams on the brakes so hard I nearly hit my head on the back of Lorena’s seat. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z The tires squealed as we turned onto the Norvelt road and about thirty seconds later I hit the brakes and we swerved crazily into the parking lot at the Huffer Funeral Parlor. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Some of the time they’d see me and step on their brakes for a second, then speed off. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z My neck nearly snapped when Dad slammed the brakes. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z The conductor slammed on the brakes every time he came to the next station. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z It seemed that he could feel the prolonged blow of it sinking through his skull, and suddenly with an old premonition he clapped the brakes on and stopped and sat perfectly still. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z The Taker cries, and slams on the brakes one afternoon as they leave her neighborhood. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z But if the train suddenly brakes and the inside container shifts, it can press them against the other container and kill them. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z The screech of the train s brakes wakes me. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The road was slick, and they went cautiously, standing on their brakes. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z The car dipped and bucked every few seconds as Dad kept slamming on the brakes to avoid potholes. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z At J.T.’s driveway, I put on my brakes, then pedaled hard up the long dirt road to his house. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z After several miles, the truck makes a turn, brakes squealing, and climbs up a steep driveway before grinding to a stop. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “I slammed on my brakes and just barely missed ramming him.” A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Tom threw on both brakes impatiently and we slid to an abrupt dusty stop under Wilson's sign. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z It seems like only minutes later when the brakes begin screeching. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Neumann One brakes, and Volkheimer postholes out into the snow, speaks to a guard, and wades in among the prisoners, usually wearing only a shirt against the cold. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Joey slammed on the brakes and backed the car up right on the highway until Chas lifted his down-turned head and saw it was us. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The chirrup of crosswalk signals, the shrieking of sirens, the hissing of air brakes, even the hushed chatter of people strolling on the sidewalk—I heard every sound individually. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z But he is also a great salesman because he understands when to put the brakes on that process: when to consciously resist a particular kind of snap judgment. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z About twenty yards from me, it slows to a stop with a great screeching of brakes, and I have to run back along the road to get on. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z The brakes squeaked a little and the car came to a halt. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z The trains brakes screeched as it slammed to a halt, and we all struggled to look out through the slats and see what had happened. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Earlier in the day, the man had told friends that his brakes were bad, Baird said. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z “Put on the brakes, Matt. You should have gone when we stopped for the train.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The train groans, straining against the increasing resistance of air brakes. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z We were still a couple blocks from the shop, but I wanted to put the brakes on the just-in-time lecture. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z The contraption kicked him when he cranked, spat oil in his face when he looked into its bowels, squealed when he mashed the brakes, and rumbled ominously when he shifted gears. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z Crows shout, brakes hiss, someone to her left bangs something metal with what might be a hammer. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z The brakes hiss and scream, metal on metal, and the train stops. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z After glimpsing them on the flats, I pulled open the brakes to release the cell doors and then waited till they made their way up the end stairs to the gallery. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The power brakes locked and I was thrown toward the windshield with little Z in my arms. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The last breath he’d gotten into her body made an awful sound as it came out, screeching train brakes. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z At the crack of the starters pistol, the pint-sized pilots released their brakes, hunched down into their homemade roadsters, and willed their cars down the hill. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z There was a squeal of brakes, a shout, a bang. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s Alaska being Alaska, funny and playful and not knowing when or how to put on the brakes. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z I hit the brakes, and we start to skid. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Dolores stamped on the brakes suddenly when a movement on the side of the road caught her eye, but it was only a deer. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z When I wake up, the train has stopped—can I really have slept through the screeching brakes? Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He slams on the brakes, startling the ibises that are digging for worms in the soggy grass. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z There were a couple of miserable wet soldiers manning the gun emplacements, who waved and shouted as the girls on their bicycles came barreling past, brakes screeching with the steepness of the descent. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z There was nothing accidental about a wretched road, or an overcrowded tap-tap with bad brakes, or the desperation of peasant women needing to sell something at market in order to feed their families that night. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z She squeezed the hand brakes as hard as she could, but the rickshaw seemed to pick up speed instead of slowing down. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z As the train pulls into the station, the squeal of the brakes makes me bury my head into Dad’s side. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z The brakes squealed and the body shuddered when Charlie stopped at a red light. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z The brakes whimpered as she stopped short to park. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z It could be, if you weren’t able to hear the screeching brakes of the trains. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “She never hit the brakes,” I said, and the Colonel started scribbling. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z The cars would be all right with their good metal-to-metal brakes and anyway, coming down, they would not be loaded. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z The train brakes suddenly and jostles us even closer together. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z The screech of the air brakes snaps me out of my trance. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Outraged, Buck jumped to his feet, but when Jack stomped on the brakes, he went tumbling. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z A freight train faces checkpoints as well, but Enrique can jump off as it brakes, and if he runs fast enough, he might sneak around and meet the train on the other side. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z These earmuffs have saved me from screechy subway brakes, piercing flutes, gross Noah sounds, trick or treat yells, wishy-washy Deb, and mean Kiki. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z The train comes to an abrupt halt, brakes screeching alarmingly, at the signal on the London side of Witney. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z We used to beast through the streets on our bikes like we were racing without brakes, but not tonight. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z The sound of the approaching grain teams was louder, thud of big hooves on hard ground, drag of brakes and the jingle of trace chains. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z The brakes squeal as the truck inches down the steep road. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z We’re closing the distance between us and the fence quickly—but just before we do, Henry suddenly hits the brakes, bailing, the way I bail from halfpipes. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z I remember hearing the air brakes, and someone yelling “Mr. Hoodhood,” and the “Oh” that came out of my sister when I hit her just ahead of the sliding school bus. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Goober put on the brakes, slackening his pace, coming finally to a halt. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Next thing I knew, I felt myself hit the brakes. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z “Oh my god—” Nicole hit the brakes and the car fishtailed as a deer flew across the road. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Patching tires and adjusting the bike’s brakes with a coat hanger became important parts of her mechanical repertoire. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z He slammed on the brakes, almost throwing us from our seats. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z He backed the car out of the garage one morning and could barely push the brakes. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z But then with a piercing shriek that rent the evening air, the powerful locomotive set its brakes. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Henry’s truck slides on the sand as he pulls into the parking space and slams on the brakes. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z I don’t recall, but the feeling is easy and light, and after a minute Kevin hits the brakes, rolling us to a stop. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The brakes screech as we approach Witney station and I leap to mv feet. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Ahead of her, brakes squealed as cars jerked left and right. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I try the brakes, but there's no traction. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z I didn’t need to use the brakes since the tree did such a good job of stopping the car. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z It takes strength and control and attention to drive a truck long distances, no matter how much the effort is made easier by air brakes and power- assisted steering. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Martin slammed on the brakes and everyone jerked forward. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He hits the brakes just inches away from me. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Cap stomped on the brakes, and we squealed to a halt behind a parked ambulance. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z The cabbie slammed on brakes for what seemed like the tenth time. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z There were children playing on the street, and once a dog barked and a car’s brakes screeched. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z It caught under your car and you screamed and slammed on the brakes. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z In the jury trial, Baird argued that the defendant drove recklessly even after knowing his brakes were bad. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z I maintain as much speed as I can for as long as I can, and then slam on the brakes right in front of the gas tank. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Beyond the window, cars and trucks of Jerusalem swerved and honked, screeching their brakes and wailing up to the curb. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Ern slammed on the brakes and the Knight Bus skidded to a halt in front of a small and shabby-looking pub, the Leaky Cauldron, behind which lay the magical entrance to Diagon Alley. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I jerk myself black and blue because I keep hitting the brakes. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The driver slams his horn and hits his brakes, and we do what all kids do: we jump off. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Their vests were like capes, and their whistles blew some kind of magic tone that forced drivers to hit brakes. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z She could time the traffic lights so we could coast through intersections without using the brakes or losing momentum. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I expected bumps, swerves, screeching brakes, head-on collisions. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I drove it around the block, testing the brakes, the radio, the turn signals. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He talked faster and faster but he knew exactly when to apply the brakes and give the people time to contemplate what he was saying. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z I got scared and hit the brakes and we both jerked forward. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z That’s when I realize that the car is still running, and still in gear, stopped only because I’m still standing on the brakes. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z The driver slams on his brakes, and the back of the truck fishtails, but it is too late. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Now what? thought the policeman, stepping on the brakes. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z When the train came, I heard it before I saw it, the sound of metal grinding against metal, the squeal of the brakes. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z And when the brakes in the Toyota have to be replaced, and Annabelle is without transportation for a week, he drives her home. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z The train pulls into the station with a high-pitched squealing of brakes and a great gust of steam. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z We pulled into our driveway, and when Pa hit the brakes, the Wildcat lurched forward sharply enough to wake the nappers. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z The next moment, there was a screaming of brakes, and the elevator began to slow down. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z Puts the brakes on and drops her butt into the chair that rests on top. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z “Oh, for heaven’s sake,” Mom said, and hit the brakes. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Suddenly, the car ahead of us brakes, and as we brake, too, the car behind rams into us, and the trunk flies open. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Finally, Smith lifted up an arm and yelled “Lock in!” a final time before indicating that we should pull the brakes. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When they arrived, the chauffeur had to slam on the brakes because a thick wooden beam had been thrown across the gate to the hacienda as a roadblock. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The commuter train hissed its brakes and screech-squealed to a stop. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The trolley screeched at the stop right before Aunt Rose’s, the squealing of the brakes jostling Mama out of her sleep for a moment. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Henry hits the brakes, and we come to a stop. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z I squeeze the brakes hard and struggle to control the bike on the gravel shoulder. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z He slammed the brakes, and I flew forward hard enough that my breathing felt weird and tight. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z It hit a certain point and jammed on the brakes. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I slam on the brakes and turn left to avoid hitting a tree that seemed to have leaped suicidally into our path. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z But I am slow-thinking and full of interior rules that act as brakes on my desires, and I knew that first I had to get myself definitely out of that tangle back home. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z The brakes hissed as Mary Jo turned off the engine and swung open the door. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z The guy in the car stepped on the brakes to slow down and I could see him twist his neck around. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z For a split second it sounds like the squealing brakes of a train. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z It needed an oil change and the brakes squealed—and those were just the things I knew to watch out for. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z As he tried to put on the brakes, she grabbed hold of his arm, and together they spun around three hundred and sixty degrees. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z “I knew thirty miles per hour was just too fast,” he says—like hitting the brakes was the result of calculation and not fear. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Wheels squealed on steel and the train cars shuddered as the brakes were applied. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z We drove back past the field of portables, but Mom suddenly hit the brakes. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I open the car door, put the brakes on the chair so it don't roll out from under my mother as she hoists herself up and leans into the car. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z So when the rusted hatchback slammed its brakes and then backed toward him with an unhealthy whirring sound, Luke almost kept running. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He accelerated with the gentle serenity of the Buddhist Zen master who knows nothing really needs to be done quickly, and his brakes whined like metal machine music, and I loved him. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z I pushed the brakes, spilling coffee in my lap. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z But Alba had already been awakened by the sound of brakes, the loud footsteps, and the hushed orders, and had begun to dress herself, because she had no doubt that her time had come. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The curiosity too much, she pushes up from her seat, unclenches the brakes on her rollator, and makes her way into the living room. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z In the case of the driver with the bad brakes, Baird succeeded in securing a conviction of two counts of negligent homicide. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z It seemed like this one never would, but brakes were screeching and the clickety-clacks on the rails were slowing, so I knew the engineer was trying to stop. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z A man in the truck’s rear said, “It is not Fidencio’s fault. Hold on to something. The brakes must be gone. He cannot stop the car.” Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Olga had taken the bus that day because her car was in the shop to get the brakes replaced. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z He was better on the curves than me, never hitting his brakes, but as soon as we got on any kind of straightaway, I had him. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He could put the brakes on at any time. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z But of more immediate importance was the dark blue van that was skidding, tires locked and squealing against the brakes, spinning wildly across the ice of the parking lot. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I looked up the lighted avenue for another, hearing suddenly the screech of brakes and turning to see the cab stop and a white arm beckoning. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z A baby carriage rolled up in front of the car, and Major slammed on the brakes. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He showed them where they should plant the bombs to blow up railroads, such as tunnels, bridges, switches, and brakes. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z The car brakes, a couple feet away from her face. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He held his ground, his legs braced, hands on hips, and to keep from hitting him I slammed on the brakes. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z As Roy went down, he let out an involuntary cry, which was drowned by the loud, gaseous hissing of bus brakes. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Combs hit the brakes, pulled off the road, and ran back to help. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z "You mean the brakes must be put on the old wheel of history," I said. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Every time the brakes hissed on an eighteen-wheeler, it reminded me of Echidna’s reptilian voice. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z When the wheels touched the ground, Percy floored the brakes, and they swerved to a stop just inside the gates. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The animals drew away into thorn brakes and water holes. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z And after a few minutes, he does, and we hear brakes squealing their way down Tatarska. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Noodle brakes the car at a red light. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z His face turned in my direction, and as the huge truck roared past, he engaged the brakes. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The plane lands with a few bumps, and as we race along the runway, the forces of the plane’s momentum and the brakes oppose each other. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z The cracked bus seats, squealing brakes, ladies with huge plastic bags of fresh bread, the bus driver’s bald head, were shining, shining. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z As the brakes of the school bus wheezed, Roy grabbed his backpack off the floor and stood up. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The station wagon’s brakes groan and then squeal in a high-pitched scream as Uhmma comes to a stop near the curb. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Instead of the constant slamming on brakes, this cabbie was just speeding, whipping around corners, swerving in and out of traffic, doing his best not to hit the brakes at all! The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Slowly I head for home, counting the lines and cataloging all the loud sounds my earmuffs don’t really muffle: cab honks, bus brakes, slammed doors. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z Before we got to a curve, Mr. Weaver applied the brakes, and the steel wheels of the locomotive and our man-trip squealed like a thousand tortured pigs. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z She applied her power brakes, and a Mercedes slammed into her from behind. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “An elevator fell to the bottom. You’ll be relieved to know that the passenger was saved by the emergency brakes.” Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Augustus slammed on the brakes, tossing me into the triangular embrace of the seat belt. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z The brakes might be out and the tracks might be on fire, but I can’t make myself get off the ride. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z There was a terrible shriek of brakes followed by a dull thump-thump. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z If that little car hadn’t slammed on its brakes, the SUV would have plowed right into it, too. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z A screech of brakes as the car stopped, and the ginger policeman began to swear under his breath. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z The train’s brakes squeal, and we all lurch forward as the car slows. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Suddenly a car wheeled to the near-by curb with a shriek of its brakes, and two young men sprang out, one of them bearing a camera. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z And maybe it was only because Alaska couldn’t hit the brakes and I couldn’t hit the accelerator. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z She jams the brakes on so hard the whole chair jars. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z My dad hit those brakes so hard that my brother almost flew over the seat. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z The engine roars to life and the brakes screech as he maneuvers his truck down the steep drive. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “Let’s see, this one’s for the intercom—I saw you push that one, too—and these levers are obviously for the wheels and brakes, so that leaves...this one!” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z And only when the engine and baggage cars were well past did the air brakes give their screaming hiss and the straining iron protest to a halt. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z This was loaded with lumber, and the arriero driving the mules leaned back and put on the thick wooden brakes as we passed. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z Martin hit the brakes without another word, put the car in reverse, and backed up to the corner. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Then he shrieked so loud that the driver slammed the brakes. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z The wheels churned and churned, echoing with the scrape of metal on metal, the hiss of steam and the whine of brakes. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Colonel Cathcart almost turned the jeep over when he slammed the brakes on at the control tower. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z The brakes of the el train screeching as it comes into the station. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z The conductor stood in the aisle next to her seat and spoke a bit louder than he normally would, in order to be heard over the screechy din of the train’s brakes being applied. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z “They work fine just the way they are. If you need the brakes, squeeze these.” The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z When Jimmy saw the car, he slammed on the brakes. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z "I have always wanted to ride in a handicapped van. All my life, I have wanted to see how a disabled person like yourself applies the brakes and steps on the gas." The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Her hearing sharpened and she felt the dreadful noises in her bones: a distant screeching of brakes, the slam of a door, gunfire, the crush of boots, a muffled scream. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He slammed on the brakes and got out. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I felt Black Betty began to drift forward, only to jerk to a stop when Liam hit the brakes instead of the gas. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Exhausted, many sleep so soundly they do not hear the trains bearing down on them: the earsplitting horn, the screaming brakes. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z The wooden seats were hard, and the train made loud noises, blowing its whistle and grinding its brakes. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z The seat belt snapped into a locked position when she slammed on the brakes, knocking the air out of my chest. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z On the highway, trucks hiss their brakes, stopping at the border before entering the United States. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z I glance down, check that my brakes are on, and rise carefully, steadying myself on the wheelchair’s arm while making the perilous transfer to the walker. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She comes behind me and releases the brakes on my wheelchair. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I had a sense of losing control of the car and slammed on the brakes in the middle of the road, then apologized and drove on. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He sighs, and eases on the brakes so the car slips to a stop by the side of the road. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z At some point, most couples reach that proverbial crossroad where they decide to either put the brakes on their relationship or speed ahead. Sharing Their Visions, Two Filmmakers Find Love 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z She’s a natural, a genius, Streisand, Andretti, a California goddess, and, as she brakes and slows and goes, Alana gives you a vision of perfection and “Licorice Pizza” the driver it needs. ‘Licorice Pizza’ Review: California Dreaming and Scheming 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z Or consider the competitors in skeleton, the terrifying event where athletes shoot headfirst down a sinuous ice track on a sled without brakes at speeds exceeding 80 miles an hour. Embracing Fashion, Saggers to Sequins, at the Winter Games 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z "The Interview" cost $44 million to produce, and the company was in the midst of an expensive marketing campaign when it put the brakes on last week. Sony's decision to release 'Interview' is no tidy solution 2014-12-23T05:00:00Z The 1 train is their Verona, its screeching brakes their violins. From Missing Persons to Mistaken Identities, Books About Seeing and Being Seen 2020-04-18T04:00:00Z Let’s not put the brakes on the drive for efficiency. What Silicon Valley Could Use More Of: Inefficiency 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z The news comes after Universal hit the brakes on its Oscars campaign for Cats, quietly pulling the film from its “for your consideration” page. Box office cats-tastrophe: Cats projected to lose $70m 2019-12-31T05:00:00Z Because, at the end of the sixth season, for Don, honesty was like a sweet sportscar with a souped-up engine and no brakes. “Mad Men” recap: Are you a surprise? 2014-05-19T04:00:00Z With feet still off the Schubertian brakes, Dudamel here took the opposite, helpful approach of specifically not making every note matter. Dudamel gives Schubertian tragedy a surprising buoyancy 2017-05-12T04:00:00Z Lugers lie on their backs while sledding down icy tracks up to 90 miles per hour with no brakes. Olympian Erin Hamlin Marries a Childhood Playmate 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z “I’m 24/7. I’m all gas and no brakes until 8 o’clock on primary night.” The Markey-Kennedy Senate primary battle is one Democrats wish wasn’t happening 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z She told us to fall on our sides using the circles “like emergency brakes.” 2010-01-22T06:19:00Z Don't apply the brakes too heavily, and don't try to turn while braking. How To Avoid A Single-Car Crash 2010-09-22T17:30:00Z He calls a rider in a breakaway a “breaker,” and uses the term “saddle ointment” for chamois cream, and says that a racer avoids collision by deciding to “glance” his brakes. A Novel Chases Its Narrator on the Tour de France 2018-07-27T04:00:00Z When the driver flashed his headlights, Shah slammed on his brakes, followed the driver and swore at him, according to the complaint. How did reckless cabbie stay behind wheel? 2011-11-18T12:00:00Z You have to put on the brakes and go, No, the audience isn’t going to enjoy that. ‘Silo’ Creator on the Show’s ‘Cautionary Tale’ About Tech 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z The rental I procured was similar to what I saw most residents riding: a clunky frame with upright handlebars, an oversize basket in front and back-pedal brakes. A cyclist abroad: Why European bike culture far outpaces America’s 2015-08-14T04:00:00Z “It was the kind of leadership that succeeded by tapping the brakes more than by pushing on the throttle.” Christine Farnon, ‘Guiding Light’ of the Grammys, Dies at 97 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z I flipped on my high beams as I rounded a curve, slammed on the brakes and uttered a very loud, very profane expression of surprise. Frugal Traveler Blog: It's a Jungle Out There: Wildlife in the Pantanal 2011-10-18T19:05:50Z Apparently, a car slammed on its brakes, causing another car to swerve into oncoming traffic. Ohio Taco Bell worker puts out fire caused by car crash 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z “I need a drink,” he said, hitting the brakes. ‘Fat Guy Across America’ Hits New York 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z Engineers have designed a modular tractor with 22 axles, each with its own set of brakes, and 196 wheels. Los Angeles County Museum Moves a 340-Ton Rock 2011-10-07T12:00:00Z “I had some work done on it to make sure the pedals still went around and the brakes work,” Gay chuckled. From Neah Bay to Key West: The story behind one man’s 4,764-mile cross-country cycling adventure 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z Nicky Silver is driving with the brakes on in “This Day Forward,” his bumpy and tentative new comedy, which opened on Monday night at the Vineyard Theater. Review: ‘This Day Forward,’ a Weird Wedding Night and What Comes After 2016-11-21T05:00:00Z But he stopped himself, jamming on the brakes at the last moment. Gavin MacLeod, ‘Mary Tyler Moore’ and ‘Love Boat’ Actor, Dies at 90 2021-05-29T04:00:00Z My sister and I would fight in the back seat, and more than once my dad slammed on the brakes and pulled over to the shoulder, steaming. What road movies tell us about travel — and ourselves 2017-03-02T05:00:00Z Other components, such as carbon fiber spoilers, ceramic brakes and finely tuned, hand-built engines are considerably more expensive than standard features. Fastest Cars Under $50,000 2010-05-05T21:00:00Z We wanted to avoid any dramatic pitfalls that would feel like it put the brakes on the show if we did anything too sad or too heartbreaking. Bidding farewell to "Grace and Frankie": "We wanted people to cry at least at one point" 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z I describe it as driving the wrong way down a motorway with no brakes. Beckett's Not I returns – faster than ever 2013-04-12T16:20:29Z So I'm not wholly opposed to Gove's putting the brakes on the school building programme. Do good buildings make for better educated children? 2010-07-10T23:05:00Z Their prefrontal lobes are not fully developed, they don’t have brakes on their impulses. Is your kid an addict? 2012-09-27T21:25:00Z Verse is followed by chorus is followed by the screech of brakes, and on to the next one. Camp Lo – review 2013-03-12T16:48:06Z He admits, "I was without brakes and without limits." Sarkozy Sr.'s tell-all book counters critics 2010-03-28T22:31:00Z The metrics we used determine the strength of everything from the engine and transmission to the heating/cooling systems, brakes and electrical systems. The Toughest Cars On The Road 2011-03-23T23:00:00Z The Sun reported that according to SkyUp, the wheels and brakes on the plane would be replaced following an inspection by engineers. Plane erupts in flames with 196 people aboard, yet no one's hurt 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z I couldn’t reach the brakes or sit down. Experience: I saved my school bus from crashing 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z I slammed on my brakes and felt a thud. I Hit the Neighbors’ Dog With My Car. What Now? 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z They reduced or waived annual fees on credit cards, added new bonuses and tapped the brakes on point devaluations. Perspective | This is how traveler loyalty has changed during the pandemic 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z Their touring schedule was taking a toll on their personal lives and it was up to them to put the brakes on it. Rested and revived, The Black Keys return after 5-year break 2019-09-09T04:00:00Z He told us six times in two minutes how to use the brakes. Journeys: A Snowmobile Trip and a Hot Springs Dip, All in One Day 2011-02-25T21:55:00Z This is a Bond who, after vaulting into a moving train car, pauses to adjust a shirt cuff, a gesture that eases the scene’s momentum without putting the brakes on it. Movie Review: ‘Skyfall,’ With Daniel Craig as James Bond 2012-11-07T19:59:51Z It’s all too much, and White's narrator finally figures it out; as the album winds down, he slams on the brakes before he loses his mind or his life. Jack White front and center on 'Blunderbuss' ✭✭✭ 1/2 2012-04-23T14:17:00Z When I slammed on the brakes I was launched out of my seat towards the windscreen. Mark Miodownik: an obsession with materials 2013-05-24T15:53:00Z The global pandemic put the squealing brakes on that. Circuit des Yeux battles through grief to create an artistic triumph 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z So it would certainly be beneficial to our health to put the brakes on our dinners, no matter how instinctual it may be for ravenous teenage boys to wolf down a meal. Want to get your kids to stop inhaling their food? Science has your back. 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z The city has supported music without putting on the brakes. Andris Nelsons 2010-06-05T23:05:00Z But before heading to Bologna, Italy, for a semester abroad that summer, Mr. McVicker put the brakes on their romance. Two Swimmers Take a Deep Breath Together 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z I remember pushing and running because I was suffocating, scared, because it all felt like speeding downhill without brakes and if I didn’t run I would crash and that crash would cost too many points. 'The ways we are taught to be a girl': a writer reckons with childhood sexual assaults 2018-04-27T04:00:00Z The Redmond native pumped the brakes when Billboard asked about the timeline. Sleater-Kinney is working on new music, but don’t hold your breath 2018-01-10T05:00:00Z So a year ago everyone was slamming on the production brakes because of those overstocked lots. 2010-02-11T21:22:00Z If the dark, glowering Diesel was the franchise’s engine, the blond Walker provided the ethical brakes — yin to Vin’s yang. In Furious 7, The Magnificent Slam-urai Bid Farewell to Paul Walker 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z He drove as fast as possible to a red light on the Quai before slamming on the brakes. Alexandre Mattiussi, the Designer of the Label Ami, Creates Buzz During Paris Men’s Fashion Week 2014-02-19T22:13:39Z When Prohibition put the brakes on booze, Marsala was granted dispensation: It was presented as medicinal, complete with dosage instructions on the label. The Case for Marsala 2019-04-23T04:00:00Z As we wound along rural Highway 134, Óscar slammed the brakes and flicked on his hazard lights. Overnighter: Valle de Bravo, an Upscale Refuge Near Mexico City 2011-02-18T19:55:00Z The competitive set in your clan will want to stop by the Hill Climber Interactive Display to see how racers manage top speeds without brakes. 5 new and expanding museums worth a visit 2017-03-08T05:00:00Z Mr. Spielberg was pleased with the new script — so pleased, in fact, that he hit the brakes. In the Shadows of a Giant and Dinosaurs 2015-06-03T04:00:00Z His songs are loose and unstoppable, like a jalopy with the brakes cut, careening downhill in a cloud of dust. Postscript: Merle Haggard, 1937—2016 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z The automatic all-wheel drive, adaptive brakes and active suspension practically do everything but steer. Test Drive: Mercedes-Benz CL 550 C4 2010-03-25T05:00:00Z One evening, as I was driving through downtown, I hit the brakes when I spotted Lost Vegas, an antiques shop where every little bit of Las Vegas history was on sale. Lost in Las Vegas 2011-02-04T19:55:00Z After getting a two-minute overview on how to use the starter cord, throttle, kill switch and, yes, brakes, I mounted my snowmobile in the parking lot at the trailhead. Journeys: A Snowmobile Trip and a Hot Springs Dip, All in One Day 2011-02-25T21:55:00Z Growth: +4, for initiative at work and pumping the brakes on Daniel. ‘Insecure’ Season 3 Premiere: The Bad Decision Index 2018-08-13T04:00:00Z The recession put the brakes on 3D conversion in cinemas. How to Train Your Dragon off to a roaring start at US box office | Jeremy Kay 2010-03-29T09:43:00Z Full of sung hooks and easy-listening samples, it wafts, floats, coasts and and never slams on the brakes. Album reviews/Saturday shows: OC Notes, The Physics 2012-08-21T16:58:24Z "You realise this is not a thoughtful ideological position, this is like a train that's going with no brakes on." Child prodigy 2011-07-15T01:11:11Z The combination leaves Mr. Norris frequently pumping the gas pedal with the brakes on. Review: Self, Meet Your Future, in ‘A Parallelogram’ 2017-08-02T04:00:00Z Despite it’s size, the GL350 handles its weight on the brakes, without appearing sluggish . First Drive: 2013 Mercedes Benz GL 2012-07-26T17:37:47Z He also tries to drive through a toll-gate only to slam on the brakes at the last minute. My streaming gem: why you should watch River of Grass 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z Or they make the illogical deduction that since the brakes weren't applied, it was sudden acceleration. Why Didn't the Media Do a Better Job on Toyota 2010-07-22T16:20:00Z Diverted to JFK, landed heavy on R/W 4L resulting in smoking, hot brakes causing two tires on each main gear to rupture. Delta flight blows tires during emergency landing at JFK airport 2018-09-25T04:00:00Z Stressed repeatedly in Dominus' piece is the notion that open relationships can work if the participants commit to putting the brakes on sex when it's on the verge of morphing into something more meaningful. Monogamy, without the “-ish”: A humble and definitely not cool defense of the closed relationship 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z Sign that your brakes are going: An annoying chirping sound. Style Invitational Week 1299: OK, hivemind! A contest with new Scrabble words 2018-09-27T04:00:00Z Among the many that sent us swerving and slamming on the brakes were stray dogs, horses, donkeys, a horned cow and the proverbial chicken crossing the road. Three Sides of Ecuador 2014-09-12T04:00:00Z A squawking horn and the squeal of brakes abruptly cut into the scene. Explorer: Near Qingdao, Hiking a Magical Mountain 2013-08-21T21:04:17Z Let me join the chorus of skeptics trying to put the brakes on the spread of this sensationalized story. Perspective | Scary headlines aside, drinking milk probably does not cause breast cancer 2020-03-06T05:00:00Z These include automated brakes, airbags, forward collision warning systems and lane departure warning systems. Teenage Drivers? Be Very Afraid 2016-03-19T04:00:00Z Before refrigeration, there was simply no way to put the brakes on the fermentation process: Ripe fruit produced alcohol, then charged ahead in warm climates, turning to vinegar. Exploring the Sweet Subtleties of Vinegar 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z So I was trying to think about what’s a situation where maybe we should put the brakes on it but we don’t. The poster girl for period sex: “I think it’s unfortunate that women often think their vagina’s kind of disgusting” 2015-08-26T04:00:00Z They’ve reduced or waived annual fees on credit cards, added bonuses and tapped the brakes on point devaluations. COVID-19 has loyalty programs desperate. Here’s what they’re doing to keep customers | Travel Troubleshooter 2020-08-03T04:00:00Z Now, with an instructor and rental gear, including bikes with huge shock absorbers, extra-wide tires and hefty disc brakes, this was my chance to see what it was all about. Explorer: Biking in Vermont, Body Armor Optional 2012-08-30T13:35:27Z Some fellow censured him for outfitting the Orient Express with hydraulic brakes, rather than vacuum ones. Review: Ian Fleming’s James Bond Letters in ‘The Man With the Golden Typewriter’ 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z Dad took me on our local one at Great Yarmouth – it’s one of a few surviving scenic railway wooden rollercoasters, needing someone on board to work the brakes. Experience: I am a naked rollercoaster rider 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z When you slam on the brakes, the parents wave and giggle as if to say, "Aren't they just adorable?!" Perspective | Carolyn Hax: Letting toddlers play in the street — what could go wrong? 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z Hoagland recommended that, if conditions are wet, cyclists should “feather” their brakes before they need to use them, meaning lightly tap the brakes to shed any extra water. What bike and run commuters need to know to keep it up through winter 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z The car, wide and low to the ground, dark gray with huge yellow carbon ceramic brakes visible on the wheels, looked kind of like the Batmobile. These luxury car clubs offer the ultimate escape from gridlock 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z So on this particular day he literally slammed on his brakes and skidded to a stop. System of a Down's Serj Tankian goes classical with symphonic concerts in Northridge 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z “This was so great, how the brakes were ‘tuned’ into the cello clusters of David Darling,” he said. Jean-Luc Godard Is, Quietly, a Probing Musical Mind 2018-10-19T04:00:00Z Now, many nights, Pruitt is online, buying materials such as seats, brake levers, handlebars, training wheels, shifters, pedals and brakes. His bike was stolen in Virginia. His response was to collect bikes to fix and give away to people in need. 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z People step on the accelerator instead of the brakes--this has happened to many of us, including this writer--but many cannot believe they were on the wrong pedal, especially after an accident. Toyota, Flying Saucers And Bigfoot 2010-03-23T20:15:00Z But while the confusion around the announcement may have pumped the brakes on new returns, few museum administrators seemed to regret deciding to give back the bronzes. Who Owns the Benin Bronzes? The Answer Just Got More Complicated. 2023-06-04T04:00:00Z Reitz really took the brakes off for this one: it's a whopping 25 hours long. Heimat 2010-06-25T05:45:00Z After several minutes, his attorneys tried and failed to put the brakes on his rant. Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexually assaulting two women in New York 2020-03-11T04:00:00Z The train conductor hit the brakes at the Hamlin property and dropped the party off at the wedding site. Olympian Erin Hamlin Marries a Childhood Playmate 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z Ralph said that they had thought about doctoring the brakes on Robin's old Volvo, then suggesting a trip to Beachy Head, which was a place that Robin and I seemed fond of. 'Jesus, Ralph, you're dangerous' | Rupert Thomson 2010-03-27T00:36:00Z As the alert driver who slammed on my brakes, I’m worried this woman won’t be so lucky the next time she’s oblivious. Look and listen before leaping into the crosswalk 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z Police said motorists should should test their brakes, clean their rear lights and take extra care because of mud on the roads and on vehicle tyres. Festival exit plan a 'success' 2012-06-25T17:41:31Z They slammed the brakes on collaborations with Russia’s storied opera houses, including the Bolshoi in Moscow and the Mariinsky in St. Petersburg. A Year Into War, Russian Artists Still Must Navigate a Tricky Path 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Elsewhere, Mr. Marber knows when to apply the brakes to the accelerating tempo of a play in which people exist in a near-permanent state of overdrive. Review: ‘Travesties’ and Finding New Depth in Stoppard 2016-10-07T04:00:00Z The lawsuit claims that the Rad Runner’s “disc brakes in conjunction with a quick-release mechanism for detaching the front wheel” is “a known safety hazard” in the bike industry. ‘Team Molly’ Parents Sue E-Bike Company Over Daughter’s Death 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z My bike had no brakes, and as I’m pulling up, I put my feet down to try to stop, and there was this guy pointing and laughing. In ‘Stranger Things,’ He Delivers Pizza and Stoned Comic Relief 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z After the deceptively smooth opening measures, it’s all musical whiplash with brakes slamming, sudden accelerations and collisions with disorienting harmonies. CD reviews: Early music on the cutting edge 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z Easy for Huffington to urge women everywhere to pump the brakes a little. Arianna Huffington: Women ‘pay the price for multitasking’ 2014-05-07T22:21:43Z But with a shrill whistle and the screech of brakes, the train reminded us. Aboard the Winter Park Express, train it from downtown Denver to the slopes 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z Pieces of tyre damaged the aircraft's hydraulic system which caused the brakes to fail. Tyres at fault in drummer crash 2010-04-07T10:06:00Z “I’m starting to get ‘I’ve been watching you all my life,’ ” Bob says over the horns and brakes on Broadway. The chaos of the Olympics has arrived. Fortunately, we have Bob Costas. 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z The recession put the brakes on doing much until 2014, when Seattle Opera’s governing board moved ahead with the fundraising and building plan. Seattle Opera has big plans for its new headquarters at Seattle Center 2018-02-15T05:00:00Z During the dictatorship we lived under for years a beggar mentality was imposed on us, which put the brakes on the evolution of the youth. Jupiter Bokondji: 'The cultural riches of Congo are immense' 2012-08-25T23:08:00Z “I hate to bring everything back to the military, but we were leading a platoon. . . . Then, leaving the military — slam on the brakes — we’re only responsible for ourselves,” Haft said. With Compass Coffee, two ex-Marines find their way home An affable entertainer, he’s best when he applies the brakes and motions to the audience, modulating his tone and showcasing his lively impressions and hammy expressions. Review: ‘Katsura Sunshine’s Rakugo’ Offers Stand-Up Comedy Without the Standing 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z You never knew when the brakes would fail. In Pictures: Batman through the ages 2013-08-23T14:26:00Z "I said, 'Maybe it's time to start tapping the brakes,'" he said. Door of opportunity swings wide for new 'NBC Nightly News' anchor Lester Holt 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z “I used to skate down from Sunset on La Cienega,” he said, referring to a thoroughfare graded steeply enough to buckle ankles and cause brakes to give out. Sex, Drugs and Roller Skates 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z He talks superfast, so that when he paused, the effect was of a train driver slamming on the emergency brakes. T Magazine: The Case of the Accidental Superstar 2014-03-07T14:00:51Z She suggests a quick safety check before every ride, which includes making sure your tires are adequately inflated, testing your brakes and checking your battery charge. E-bike etiquette: Respect the rules of the road (and trail) with these tips 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z Rather would tap his foot on the brakes, reminding those watching to distinguish between fact and speculation. Three men guided millions through horror of Sept. 11, 2001 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z Instead, he proves himself worthy when he rightly insists his brakes were glazed. Get revved up for "Gran Turismo," the summer's suspenseful thrill ride based on a true story 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z There may be a scream of brakes in the distance. Motherlode Blog: A Tornado, a Tragedy, and an Ordinary Day. 2013-05-21T19:01:24Z “So, a strategy for having more sex is to find ways to turn on the gas pedal, and turn off the brakes.” Identify your accelerator – and four other ways to have more sex with your partner 2020-01-26T05:00:00Z But even after a negative coronavirus test result and the evening’s host insisting that he was welcome, a still-congested Fischer pumped the brakes. Before the pandemic, we’d dismiss a scratchy throat. Now, the sniffles can derail plans. 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z “Remember when you hit the brakes too soon," Swift sings, "Twenty stitches in a hospital room.” Taylor Swift unveils latest instant smash 'Out of the Woods' 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z Lost in thought, I noticed the many potholes and bumps that riddled the country road and automatically pressed the brakes to slow down. I lost the use of my most important kitchen tool: My hand. The only way forward was to keep cooking. 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z In the middle of a crowded intersection, she hit the brakes and made a sudden illegal U-turn, executed so brazenly that it left the other drivers too stunned or too impressed to honk. Serena Bass’s Life Spent in the Main Course 2013-04-17T23:03:58Z "We tried on his behalf, for his sake, to put the brakes on many times ..." Tommy Mottola apologizes to Mariah in 'Hitmaker' 2013-01-31T15:53:15Z An hour down the road, we spotted a dust cloud on a steep hill and slammed on the brakes. Take a road trip to Utah’s Red Rock Country 2018-03-15T04:00:00Z But Umay cannot quite break free of her family; she and they are trapped in a car that's hurtling downhill with no brakes. "When We Leave": A Muslim wife breaks away 2011-01-27T01:30:00Z They’ve reduced or waived annual fees on credit cards, added bonuses, and tapped the brakes on point devaluations. Perspective | How travel loyalty programs are raising the ante while we’re grounded 2020-07-22T04:00:00Z Brake Assist: A generic term used for any system that makes brakes react in addition to or without the driver's input. Glossary: Automotive Terminology 2010-07-23T16:00:00Z Isabella’s bankruptcy filing, however, immediately puts the brakes on the eviction process. Celebrity chef Mike Isabella declares bankruptcy in wake of sexual harassment lawsuit 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z The plane “landed heavy,” Port Authority Police said on Twitter, causing the brakes to smoke and two tires to blow. Delta flight blows tires during emergency landing at JFK airport 2018-09-25T04:00:00Z At the very last gasp, a lorry hit the brakes. 'I barely breathed': Tilda Swinton, Emma Thompson, Steve McQueen and more on their most memorable moments at the movies 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z Jon Spencer sings, “I’m gonna break,” and the driver brakes; then a distorted guitar riff starts, commingling with the faint reverberations of a police chopper overhead. How Edgar Wright used music to transform the heist movie with ‘Baby Driver’ 2017-06-27T04:00:00Z All of these other projects are being worked, exist in contract form -- I can’t just slam the brakes and drop years of development, partnerships and commitments at the snap of a finger. Tom DeLonge responds to Blink-182 fallout with letter 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z Metal horns, squealing brakes and “the calls of vendors selling red-purple bananas and jungle oranges” travel through the phone line. Even when you can’t travel, you can still bring the sounds of a far-off city to you. 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z The “Race Week” exhibition gives a hands-on understanding of how brakes, shocks and big block V-8 engines work, and a chance to see how quickly you can “pit stop” a car. 36 Hours in Charlotte, N.C. 2014-08-27T04:00:00Z These images—the jammed brakes, the blocked digestive tract—are striking and visceral, and for Carrington, at the time, they were not metaphors. Leonora Carrington Rewrote the Surrealist Narrative for Women 2017-05-22T04:00:00Z The second, and perhaps more surprising phenomenon, is that all this thwarted sexual energy, like anything suppressed, has its power redoubled, to become something violent and alarming, if for any reason the brakes come off. Women and sex: the myth-buster 2013-07-05T21:34:00Z She wrenches her steering wheel to the right and hits the brakes. Instagrammers love this self-taught florist. Now the industry is finally catching on. 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z “You are going 100 miles per hour, and after serving you are slamming on the brakes,” he said by telephone. Can Programs That Help the Military Save the Federal Arts Agencies? 2017-03-27T04:00:00Z “You didn’t use the brakes? But I was just kidding!” Rachel Kushner Remembers Her Hard-Rocking Friends, Many of Whom Are Gone 2021-04-09T04:00:00Z “How, in the middle of the 21st century, are we going to put ideological brakes on young artists?” Imprisonment of Cuban 'art-ivist' sparks charges of censorship 2020-03-10T04:00:00Z She felt something give when the bus hit the brakes; she thinks she’s pulled a muscle. Pedro Almodóvar: ‘I can no longer hide’ 2019-08-11T04:00:00Z Evocative passages of language and story, lucid in context and nuance, slam the brakes at potholes in the narrative. Unexpectedly Pregnant, a Memoirist Finds Her Choices Limited 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z But that was before Pho Aroma, a traditional Vietnamese restaurant that offers some very good reasons to apply the brakes. Pho Aroma offers calm elegance and tasty food 2011-04-07T19:08:04Z Anna shifts her scholarly compass toward the foreshortened career of Frederick Langley, a deceased short-story writer who slammed the brakes on his career at the peak of his popularity. A Quartet of First Novels Takes Readers From Trinidad to the Himalayas 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z The small, oval, traditionally English clay course accommodates up to four people riding bikes without brakes. How distillery owners are finding creative ways to stay in the game during the pandemic 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z There are no road rules, and drivers seem to use the gas pedal, the brakes and the horns simultaneously. A family trip to Burma Is this the start of some new century phenomenon, a way of putting on the brakes and insisting on “human” values in the face of breakneck change? T Magazine: Streisand?s Cozy San Simeon 2010-12-02T14:40:00Z He spent much of Sunday night unconscious, thanks to a tussle in a field that helped no one — parking brakes, people — and the rest of it acting like the world’s worst roommate. ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 6, Episode 10: Rick and Michonne Meet a Mysterious Visitor 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z The song’s music video, however, taps the brakes, pushing away from reality by re-creating various scenes from an array of aughties coming-of-age movies — “Mean Girls,” “Bring It On,” “13 Going on 30” and “Legally Blonde.” Perspective | Ariana Grande just stepped into pop’s uncanny valley, and everybody’s going nuts 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z Putting the brakes on causes injuries; watch for rocks, gravel, scree, loose surfaces and roots. Fit in my 40s: will trail running make me faster? 2018-01-27T05:00:00Z All week I’ve had a recurring dream that I’m in my car, driving down a steep hill, quickly picking up speed, and when I go to apply the brakes, there’s no pedal. “Beautiful is a woman being her true self”: Why I declined reconstruction after my double mastectomy 2016-07-17T04:00:00Z For elite athletes, the arsenal includes varieties of skis, poles and boots for every application, high-tech headgear and sleds with no brakes. The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia 2014-02-13T16:49:39Z He forgot to fix the brakes on Tyrone's car and, strewing nuts and bolts with a lavish hand, it cartwheeled down a snow-strewn slope and landed on its roof. Blitz Street, Out of the Frying Pan and Coronation Street 2010-04-19T22:05:00Z Soon they were passing through a hilly rocky land, and on both shores there were steep slopes buried in deep brakes of thorn and sloe, tangled with brambles and creepers. Tolkien Day: how well do you know the lands of Lord of the Rings? 2013-03-25T14:53:46Z Delta Flight 420, leaving from JFK International Airport for Accra, Ghana, aborted takeoff after observing an issue with the airspeed indicator, causing the brakes to overheat and ignite the gear, The New York Post reports. Delta Air Lines flight catches fire during aborted takeoff at JFK airport 2018-10-02T04:00:00Z Some nights the silence is slashed by the whine of an eighteen-wheeler's brakes as the driver tests them before starting his descent into the valley. I have developed disease models. Here's why COVID-19 projections can seem inconsistent 2020-05-25T04:00:00Z Metrics like those determine strength and durability of everything from the engine and transmission to the heating/cooling systems, brakes and electrical systems. Toughest Cars On The Road 2010-03-29T21:00:00Z She also understands the inner workings of a Blüthner, just as she seems to understand carburetors and brakes. A Novel About the Fate of a Piano — and the Dreams It Embodies 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z He was a writer with a tankful of high-octane gas and a less than ideal feel for the brakes. An Encyclopedic Novel Intent on Reliving the Baby Boomers’ Touchstone Moments. All of Them. 2019-02-10T05:00:00Z “This pandemic has put the brakes on those dreams, and we’re not sure if and when those pick up again.” A time of unprecedented fear for parents of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z A truck driver slammed on his brakes and stared — she was driving a golf cart, after all — as Ms. Hauncher completed an illegal U-turn. ?Sunset Daze? Gives Older Folks Their Reality Show 2010-04-27T02:05:00Z Zoe wouldn’t hit the brakes on her high-speed bike if Sophie were planted right in front of it, or so it seems. Books of The Times: ‘Gold,’ a Novel by Chris Cleave 2012-07-08T21:24:50Z Even before she'd sung a note, she regaled us with a tale about how faulty brakes on a piano caused it to move when she leaned against it, nearly depositing her on the floor. Roocroft/Martineau ? review 2011-03-04T18:05:51Z Every time the adoption plot comes up, it drops a heavy foot on the narrative brakes. The Morning After: Second Act 2012-02-14T15:26:35Z If you develop irritation, you need to put your foot on the brakes, use the retinoid less frequently and combine it with a moisturizer to help your skin tolerate it, Zeichner said. Retinoids remain the gold standard for fighting acne and wrinkles. Here’s what you should know. 2021-05-04T04:00:00Z What distinguishes this burgeoning crop of popcorn films transplanted from Tinseltown to Broadway is the degree to which they do the opposite: They put the brakes on imagination. Perspective | ‘Pretty Woman’ is another movie-to-stage dud 2018-08-16T04:00:00Z We are here because our plane did not crash, our brakes did not fail, our infection did not spread. Motherlode Blog: After Leukemia, New Year’s Lipstick-Marked Beginnings 2014-01-01T14:06:48Z In doing so, Biden appears to be putting the brakes on what critics said was an effort by the Trump administration to turn the news agencies into mouthpieces for Trump’s views and policies. At Voice of America, a sweeping ouster of Trump officials on Biden’s first full day 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z Kansas election officials are putting the brakes on a dog’s campaign for governor. Kansas residents will get the chance to vote for a teenage governor but not a dog 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z Yes, that's right: For the Woodinville author, it was a lucky break when his small West Coast publisher, El Leon Literary Arts, put on the brakes after selling a modest number of copies. 'Matterhorn': an epic journey through the fog and filth of war 2010-04-02T23:05:00Z “The brakes were the weakest part of the car back then,” Damon told Reuters Television on the red carpet. 'Ford v Ferrari' actors say race car drivers a special breed 2019-09-09T04:00:00Z “It’s sleek, it does exactly what you want it to do, and it can speed up but also shows off great brakes.” 2010-02-12T23:14:00Z Last week, the BBC confirmed it was trying to put the brakes on the Stig's planned autobiography, saying it breached "agreed contractual and confidentiality obligations" relating to the programme. Top Gear driver unmasked as Sunday Times lifts helmet on Stig's identity 2010-08-22T19:50:00Z And yes, I wondered what you're supposed to do when your brakes suddenly fail in a minivan full of the cargo you'd least like to lose. Motherlode Blog: Talking Death, and Promises, With a Preschooler 2012-08-21T21:40:08Z “It was like they were both in a car with failed brakes, hurtling helplessly toward this ending together,” Mr. Ronson writes. Review: ‘So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed’ Delves Into Infamy in the Age of Social Media 2015-03-29T04:00:00Z And, in fact, in recent days officials from both sides have spoken publicly to pump the brakes on the soaring expectations that any deal was imminent. After 220 Years, the Fate of the Parthenon Marbles Rests in Secret Talks 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z The effect was not unlike slamming on the brakes at the start of the Indy 500. A Frenzied Run-Up in a House Full of Divas 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z I've seen women putting on their makeup while driving, slamming on the brakes when realizing there was a stop sign just ahead. Perspective | Hints From Heloise: No more distracted driving 2020-06-28T04:00:00Z "This is just public health saying, 'Let's put the brakes on this and try to move it back.'" 2010-02-09T21:10:00Z “I get very depressed because it’s like I’m on the treadmill going 80 miles an hour with the brakes on,” he said. A Hair Stylist Provides Free Cuts to the Homeless 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z Despite the rain, there was no sign of the festival putting on the brakes. Rain returns, but can't slow down Pitchfork rockers Atlas Moth and Cloud Nothings 2012-07-14T19:41:00Z For the more perfect welfare state can flourish only in a well-fenced world that brakes the influx of competing people and products. Fareed Zakaria Looks at Life After the Pandemic 2020-10-06T04:00:00Z The mad scientists at AMG also revamped the SL’s body, suspension, brakes, and transmission, creating a rare combination of decadence and destructive force. Jaguar F-Type : Summer's Best New Convertibles from BMW, Ferrari, Jaguar, Porsche, and More 2014-05-05T04:00:00Z The market always viewed Carey as the tough, sensible manager who put the brakes on ideas that were not in the best interest of the shareholders. Rupert Murdoch names sons to lead Fox 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z As the broadcast networks slammed the brakes on their 2010-11 TV season, cable networks already were revving their engines for a fast start to summer. 10 promising new summer TV shows 2011-06-15T19:42:10Z But whether Chinese authorities will put the brakes on "Furious 7" remains to be seen, said writer-producer Robert Cain, a longtime observer of China's film industry. 'Furious 7' may beat 'Transformers' record at China box office 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z Perhaps we should recognize, more accurately, that we’re already about to careen over a cliff and that the Constitution basically leaves us without brakes. Letters to the Editor 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z Instead, she took it as a sign of enthusiasm and put on the brakes. Perspective | Kamala Harris’s marriage inspires so many of us still searching for our Dougs 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z So let’s put the brakes on and figure out how to handle him and move beyond him in the future and heal the country. Michael Eric Dyson: Donald Trump is “what black people have warned America about” 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z She said he told her he had snipped her mother’s brakes before the crash, and that Haddish and her siblings were supposed to have been with her. Tiffany Haddish: ‘My Career Is a Delicious Roasted Chicken’ 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z They found no problems with the car's electrical systems, brakes, throttle, fuel system, steering, suspension or other systems. APNewsBreak: Speed to blame for Paul Walker crash 2014-03-25T22:37:44Z A little later, someone driving a white van in the narrow streets of Shoreditch hit the brakes. Pedro Pascal: Making It at 41 2017-02-03T05:00:00Z When Lumley, who is also Yakama, saw their colorful dresses billowing in the wind, she slammed on the brakes and spun around her red Dodge Ram. Native Americans caught salmon here for millennia. Now the world is hooked. 2017-04-08T04:00:00Z It doesn’t talk about steering, brakes, red octagons, yellow lights. Dan Savage has been dishing out sex and love advice for 30 years. Some questions still surprise him. 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z I pumped the brakes while descending steep cobblestoned streets, weaving through shoppers, and passing others sampling Corsican beer. BYOB (bring your own bike) when you travel 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z From time to time, I even tap the brakes and match my father’s speed. Can you plan a 2017 vacation with a 40-year-old travel guide? 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z The production, directed by Jesse Berger for the Red Bull Theater, hits its marks with an air of studied effort that tends to put the brakes on the mayhem. Theater Review: Joe Orton’s ‘Loot’ Is a Comedy of Bad Manners 2014-01-19T21:36:48Z Its female companion, eye opened wide in terror, brakes furiously to avoid a collision, flapping her wings and backpedaling with her feet. ‘Audubon’s Aviary: The Final Flight’ Alights at the New-York Historical Society 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z “Before that, everybody was hitting brakes to read. All of this was done by this kid from Yale because I didn’t know any better. I thought, Well, this ought to work.” Jane Davis Doggett, Who Helped People Find Their Way, Dies at 93 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Ms. Wang is cool and consistent, but the most remarkable aspect of Mr. Ramirez’s elastic dancing is how he keeps stopping short, pulling up, putting on the brakes. Review: ‘Monchichi,’ a Love Story in Different Languages 2015-07-17T04:00:00Z I would never unexpectedly tap the brakes on my car so as to mess with a driver who was tailgating me. ‘Spite’ Looks on the Bright Side of a Dark Feeling 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z But the driver grunted, wrenched the wheel, stabbed the brakes and brought them lurching to a halt. Winter Break 2010-12-04T00:05:00Z They desperately need some kind of plan, an effective set of brakes, and it is often at this January juncture that they grasp for one. 5 diets, a single resolution to eat better in the new year. Which will work? 2016-12-29T05:00:00Z Chè, sensing things were progressing quickly, planned to pump the brakes. Perspective | It was meant to be a Tinder fling. Months later, they were shopping for engagement rings. 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z As a rapper, Big Boi is as polished as ever, his rapid-fire syllables punctuated with dragged-out words, as if he were quickly applying the brakes, then just as quickly releasing them. Music Review: An Outkast Out There by Himself 2010-09-07T21:50:00Z Mild Hybrid: Refers to a conventional vehicle that, thanks to a special starter, turns off when the car brakes, coasts or stops, and then seamlessly restarts. Glossary: Automotive Terminology 2010-07-23T16:00:00Z A few years later, Haddish’s stepfather told her that he had cut the brakes in Haddish’s mother’s car when she’d had her car accident, in the hope of killing her and all the children. Tiffany Haddish: ‘If Meryl Streep can go to the Oscars 22 times, why can’t I?' 2019-02-07T05:00:00Z If it does, you will be forced to slam on the brakes and allow those three passing cars to somehow fit into one lane in front of you lest you all fall off the cliff. Three Sides of Ecuador 2014-09-12T04:00:00Z But that October, Rob decided to put the brakes on their budding relationship. On Love: Janae Johnson and Rob Gallun 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z His only creed is speed: “Goin’ down Broadway at 50 with no brakes. Premium Rush: Joseph Gordon-Levitt Pedals Furiously to Film Stardom 2012-08-23T12:00:00Z When his brakes sputter and his convertible starts spewing smoke, he picks up another Mercedes. DealBook: Living Like a Billionaire, if Only for a Day 2012-04-04T22:26:55Z It didn’t cover steering, brakes, red octagons at the end of the street, what a yellow light means. Dan Savage has been dishing out sex and love advice for 30 years. Some questions still surprise him. 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z Anderson hit the brakes on her breakup last Thursday, according to documents obtained by People and other outlets. Pamela Anderson calling off divorce from two-time husband Rick Salomon 2014-08-26T04:00:00Z The seventh symphony was spacious in the old way, too, at least until Barenboim let the brakes off for the irresistible drive of the final allegro. Prom 13: West-Eastern Divan Orchestra/Barenboim – review 2012-07-25T17:12:13Z Full of sung hooks and easy-listening samples, "Tomorrow People" wafts, floats, coasts and never slams on the brakes. An Art Pepper jazz retrieval, two Souzas and one from The Physics 2012-08-27T20:58:04Z Without sharing specific examples, Zucker acknowledged he has had to hit the brakes a few times. The new CNN is more opinionated and emotional. Can it still be ‘the most trusted name in news’? 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z Although circumstances put the brakes on a Hollywood career, it isn't clear that Anderson harboured such ambitions in the first place. Gillian Anderson: The Fall girl who never bowed to Hollywood demands 2013-06-09T14:47:32Z “Don’t assume that the vehicle you rent will have an automatic transmission, air-conditioning, power brakes and windows,” said Neil Abrams, founder of the car rental industry consulting company Abrams Consulting Group. Practical Traveler: When Renting Cars Abroad, It?s Renter Beware 2010-08-31T19:40:00Z She woke up but didn’t seem to realize what was happening and immediately stomped on the brakes. My Dead 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z Ahead of bad weather, the state of Michigan advises that drivers double-check fluid levels for power steering, brakes, windshield washer and oil. How to pack a go-bag ahead of an emergency 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z Though the stoker threw on more coal, the engineer lost his air brakes at the seventy-five-foot-high Stillhouse Trestle near Danville, and Old 97 plummeted to earth and killed nine people—a true story. Almost heaven, West Virginia: Driving country roads in search of America today 2018-07-06T04:00:00Z Their obsessive train-spotting recorded the cost of brakes, the death tolls at accident scenes and the scrapping of aged cars. Antiques: Robert Megna?s Medical Device Collection Goes to Auction 2011-08-25T22:28:50Z The Federal Reserve has been tapping the brakes on the economy and the labor market for nearly two years, trying to stem what was the highest inflation in four decades. U.S. applications for jobless claims rise as labor market begins to show some signs of cooling 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Japan's economy, meanwhile, contracted in July-September, official data showed, leaving the yen unloved as the slowdown puts the brakes rate hike expectations there. Asia stocks jump as US inflation recedes, China data surprises 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z When you get in a car, you expect it will have functioning brakes. We Need Product Safety Regulations for Social Media 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Disney CEO Bob Iger has indicated he wants to pump the brakes on the Marvel universe. Disney CEO Bob Iger touts streaming progress after a year of 'fixing' 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z She added that "a Trump administration will wreak havoc before brakes can be applied." "Nightmare scenario": Legal scholars alarmed over Trump's "plot to abuse his power" for revenge 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Federal Reserve indicated it may not need to pump the brakes any harder on Wall Street and the economy. Stock market today: Asian shares surge on hopes the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes are done 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z U.S. stocks rallied after the Federal Reserve indicated it may not need to pump the brakes any harder on Wall Street and the economy. How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 11/1/2023 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z House Speaker Mike Johnson is already clashing with Democrats and his Republican counterpart in the Senate, putting the brakes on Ukraine war aid and offsetting Israel aid with spending cuts. Speaker Johnson sets collision course with McConnell, Democrats over emergency war aid 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z But the agency found that in most cases the brakes came on when the vehicles weren’t moving, and a small number happened when the SUVs were moving at low speeds. US closes investigations into problems with 2 Jeep SUVs without seeking recalls 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z But like a speeding race car with no brakes, our bodies still want to fight something, so they turn on themselves. Parasites are the bedrock of life and evolution. It's time to give them the respect they deserve 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z How do we put the brakes on the worst consequences of extreme heat? Opinion: Here are the places that could become too hot for humans due to climate change 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z "However, as rising real yields continue to add pressure to the real economy, the resulting drag on consumption should start to put the brakes on the U.S. economy heading into the coming quarters." Asian shares track US futures higher, bonds hold gains 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Now Cruise is being forced to slam on the brakes on its operations after the DMV concluded its robotaxis posed “an unreasonable risk to public safety,” according to a statement issued by the agency. California regulators suspend recently approved San Francisco robotaxi service for safety reasons 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Cruise said that in that incident, "a human hit and run driver tragically struck and propelled the pedestrian into the path of the AV" which put on the brakes but still hit the pedestrian. California suspends GM Cruise's autonomous vehicle deployment 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Higher yields also make it more expensive for nearly everyone to borrow money, which puts the brakes on economic growth and adds stress to the entire financial system. Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise after US stocks wobble as Treasury bond yields veer 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z The Fed has lifted rates above 5.25 percent to hit the brakes on price increases, but the economy has remained surprisingly strong in the face of those moves. New Normal or No Normal? How Economists Got It Wrong for 3 Years. 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z “I was already on the brakes, slowing down when an F-250 drove up on top of my work trailer and took me for a ride,” Coll told The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate. At least 7 dead in massive vehicle crashes in Louisiana due to ‘superfog’ 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z In power since 2010, the veteran leader faces his toughest challenge with EU money in limbo, inflation running at the highest levels in the bloc and high interest rates slamming the brakes on the economy. Eyeing EU election, Hungary's Orban ramps up criticism of Brussels 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z With Hamilton in his rearview mirror and his garage updating his lap times, Verstappen scolded them to “stop talking” to him while he battled with his brakes in the corners. Verstappen holds off Hamilton to earn hard-fought 50th career F1 victory at the US Grand Prix 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z In contrast, Canada and some others appear to be tapping the brakes, while most of those already using CBDCs are seeing very little interest. Analysis: Time for central bank digital currencies to prove their worth 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z "Our president should waste no time and work very hard to put the brakes on insecurity." Noboa wins Ecuador presidential race, pledges to rebuild country 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Then car brakes are slammed, and it's "twenty stitches in a hospital room". Taylor Swift's 1989: The stories behind her biggest album 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Then there is Jadeja and veteran spinner R Ashwin who can put the brakes on Pakistan's innings with their accurate bowling. India v Pakistan: Battle of nerves at arch-rivals' cricket World Cup clash 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z “I think the whole race I was struggling with the brakes. That made the race a bit tougher. It was very close at the end,” Verstappen said. Verstappen holds off Hamilton to earn hard-fought 50th career F1 victory at the US Grand Prix 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z After disturbing week for Cruise robotaxis, California applies the brakes on company’s ambitious expansion plans. Waymo's driverless taxi launch in Santa Monica is met with excitement and tension 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z This system automatically applies the brakes when a vehicle's cameras and sensors detect a pedestrian at risk. How to make cars less dangerous for pedestrians 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z “As much as I feel good right now, I know you got to pump the brakes a little bit,” Scherzer added. It’s Bradish vs. Heaney in Game 1 of the ALDS between O’s and Rangers; Scherzer faces live hitters 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z The brakes would not work and he had to dial 999 from inside the car. 'I was kidnapped by my runaway electric car' 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z "The vehicle arrives, slows down and brakes. It's almost at a standstill when it crashes through the guard-rail. I think the driver must have fallen ill, because otherwise I can't explain it." Venice bus crash: Victims still unidentified almost 24 hours on 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z In commodity markets, the firm dollar has helped put the brakes on oil prices and higher yields have weighed on gold. Global bond rout deepens 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z In commodity markets, the stronger dollar has helped put the brakes on oil prices and higher yields have weighed on gold. Asia stocks slump as bond selloff spooks markets 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The government said it was publishing a "new long-term plan" to "put the brakes on anti-car measures". Sunak vows to end 'hare-brain' road schemes 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Jefferies analysts wrote in a note the Federal Reserve putting the brakes on interest rate hikes has given acquirers more certainty around their funding costs, helping dealmaking. Cisco's $28 billion Splunk deal may ignite software deal frenzy 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The Chargers and Minnesota Vikings — winless cousins, if you will — were careening toward irrelevance, looking to pump the brakes on a season already spinning out of control. Keenan Allen's 'maestro performance' paints better picture as Chargers finally win 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z As his quarterback scrambled out of harm’s way and Brenden Rice turned the corner, streaking through the end zone past an unsuspecting safety, the USC receiver worried he’d have to slam on the brakes. USC vs. Arizona State takeaways: Will defense once again shatter CFP dreams? 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z EUGENE, Ore. — Bo Nix threw three touchdown passes and No. 10 Oregon emphatically slammed the brakes on Coach Prime’s “Cinderella story,” routing No. 19 Colorado 42-6 on Saturday. Bo Nix, No. 10 Oregon slam brakes on Coach Prime’s ‘Cinderella story’ with rout of Colorado 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z "I would have thought with 500 basis points or 525 basis points of interest rate increases we would have slammed the brakes on consumer spending, and it has not." Fed officials flag further hikes even after holding steady 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Under normal conditions, these hairpins act as brakes, preventing ribosomes from making defense proteins whose instructions lie further downstream. Unzipping mRNA rallies plant cells to fight infection 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z The Vatican, however, has tried to put the brakes on the German church’s controversial reform process, fearing proposals concerning gay people, women and sexual morals will split the church. Catholic priests have held a ceremony blessing same-sex couples in defiance of a German archbishop 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Allowing groundwater pumping to continue at these rates “is like driving a car downhill towards a wall — you have to apply the brakes gradually as you descend,” Pauloo said. Thousands of California wells are at risk of drying up despite landmark water law 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z China's central bank is expected to stand pat on rates as fresh signs of economic stabilization and a weakening yuan constrain put the brakes on further monetary easing efforts, at least for now. Morning Bid: China rates eyed, oil hits new high 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Last Friday, Kathy Bartlett, former editor of a local weekly newspaper, said she had to slam on the brakes to avoid colliding with “two male burros fighting in the middle of the road.” 'Round them up and castrate the boys'; California conservationists take aim at wild burros 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z Earlier this year, ministers in Cardiff went even further by putting the brakes on nearly all future road building schemes in Wales. Ten times Welsh government law changes hit the headlines 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z "She was in the crosswalk; she saw me. She started running through the crosswalk —I slammed on my brakes—instead of staying back where she should." Seattle cop caught on bodycam mocking woman killed by fellow officer:"She had limited value” 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Members of the House of Lords, Parliament’s upper chamber, relented Tuesday on attempts to put the brakes on the bill after its passage in the elected House of Commons. Despite opposition, Britain passes law to curb prosecutions for Northern Ireland ‘Troubles’ violence 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z That may put the brakes on further declines in inflation, which is not predicted to reach the Fed's target until at least 2025. Fed to leave rates unchanged on Sept. 20; cut unlikely before Q2 2024 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z |
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