lurch
Example Sentences
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Tech shares have seen rollercoaster volatility in recent days, as investors lurch between bullish optimism over sustained AI demand, and fears that the big valuations are unrealistic.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
They overlook that those payouts were often skimpy, many workers didn’t get the benefit, and companies that went bust left retirees in the lurch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
PM Property Law's parent group, PM Law Group, had shut abruptly at the beginning of February, leaving hundreds of clients in the lurch.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
A sharp lurch lower in gold prices after the worst week of declines since the 1980s had gold flirting with bear-market territory on Monday.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 23, 2026
My heart gave a sudden, terrifying lurch and I took a step back.
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
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