Clarke said in his defence at Peterborough Crown Court he was in total control of his motorcycle at all times and that it was built for speed.

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There's yet another catch for Gemstar: TV Guide Interactive was built for a high-speed set-top box, Motorola's DCT 5000, which was promised months ago but held back because of high costs and software integration glitches.

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By tapping the words "check speed, " a built-in speed test gets results for your network and tells you what speed would work best.

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Using an elaborate system of colour-coded boxes to convey over 170, 000 meals to their destinations each day, the 5, 000-strong dabbawala collective has built up an extraordinary reputation for the speed and accuracy of its deliveries.

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It is described by the United States Air Force as the modern backbone of America's long-range bomber force, built for low-level, high-speed missions.

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We built this app from the ground up optimizing for speed, reliability and an effortless discovery experience for our members.

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Despite some of the best roads on the continent and a number of high-profile infrastructure projects, including a high-speed train and a bus service built for the 2010 football World Cup, commuting in Johannesburg is often an arduous task for millions of people.

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In the richest country in the world, the only line that passes for "high-speed rail" is Amtrak's built-too-wide Acela train, which runs between Boston, New York, and Washington at an average speed of about 80mph.

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