careen
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But you know what they say: When one door closes, a train is about to careen off the tracks and barrel right through it.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Even the slightest misstep made me feel like I was about to careen out of control.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
A daunting prospect after mechanical failure caused his Lotus car to careen into barriers at 160mph in Jerez in 1990.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
This would lead to the creation of the Wacky Soap Box Racers, in which the makeshift cars would careen through painted facades of cartoon-ish animals cheering on the guests.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025
When I came out of the subway, Lenox Avenue seemed to careen away from me at a drunken angle, and I focused upon the teetering scene with wild, infant's eyes, my head throbbing.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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