coaster

Example Sentences

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It’s a roller coaster, but in the end, they’re like, “I was wrong.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Once upon a time, Primm, Nev., had three bustling casino resorts, shiny gas stations, a roller coaster and Bonnie and Clyde’s “death car.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

“While it’s thrilling to be on the roller coaster, knowing when to get off is also part of the adventure,” he says.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

What followed was something of a real estate roller coaster that saw the home spinning on and off the market on several occasions, each time with a lower price tag.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

I got that out-of-control feeling like when you’re on a roller coaster, strapped in, and you realize it’s too late to get off the ride.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez