reach speeds of

reach speeds of (up to) (some amount)

To be able to reach some maximum threshold of speed. Usually said of a car or other motor vehicle. My electric car is great for the environment, but it only reaches speeds of 90 miles per hour, tops. With the new model of engine, these jets can reaches speeds of up to 470 knots.

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reach speeds of

some amount Go to speeds of some amount.

See also: of, reach, speed

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