Sentence examples for great speed for from inspiring English sources

Quarter-horse racing, in the United States, the racing of horses at great speed for short distances on a straightaway course, originally a quarter of a mile, hence the name.

"He has great speed for a front rower.

The American naturalist Roy Chapman Andrews compared the sei whale to the cheetah, because it can swim at great speeds "for a few hundred yards", but it "soon tires if the chase is long" and "does not have the strength and staying power of its larger relatives".

Inauguration of the line, just before the start of the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games, was greeted by widespread international acclaim, and the Shinkansen was quickly dubbed the "bullet train" for the great speed the trains obtained and for the aerodynamic bullet shape of their noses.

Lange was noted for having a combination of great speed and power, especially for his size.

The rolling mode allows for greater speed of locomotion with reduced environmental perception.

Rodriguez is blessed with great speed and a knack for flashy plays, including two behind-the-back passes that Lee converted for layups.

This meant that pupils had to be hurried through the canteen at great speed, with no opportunity for them to develop their social skills," says the report, Food in Schools: Encouraging Healthier Eating.

Not only did he have the inspiration and the talent, but Hart was also able to produce his television masterpieces at great speed, making him perfect for the medium.

He has the perfect body -- small, compact, allowing for great speed.

She prepared for the greater speed of the pro game and its rules variations by working at the Seattle Seahawks' training camp.