lurched
Example Sentences
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We got in, the car lurched forward and, I’m not exaggerating, less than a block later, the driver stopped the car, jumped out and opened my door.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Oil prices and Treasury yields have lurched higher in tandem over the past three months.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026
Elsewhere in town, the original creature, played by Christian Bale, has lurched here from Austria still on his lonely quest for companionship.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026
So, the fact Frank's disastrous first season in charge lurched to deeper depths following this defeat by Newcastle may have significant consequences.
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026
Before his friend could answer, Jeremy's stomach lurched with fear.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
