lurched
Example Sentences
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LONDON—British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has lurched from crisis to crisis but managed to cling to power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
Wembanyama lurched forward, toppled and slammed the right side of his face on the floor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
This supports the notion that, as the market suddenly lurched higher, investors decided to give chase.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 1, 2026
In its history, the U.S. has lurched from one extreme to the other, but it manages to self-correct.
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
She was nearly as long as his arm now, and he lurched a little with the weight of her.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
