laterally

Example Sentences

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The proportion of attacking phases in which the ball is moved 20 metres laterally from the previous breakdown has nearly doubled.

From BBC

Swimmers can easily be pulled laterally into larger rip currents and carried out to sea, Barnes said.

From Los Angeles Times

Because seals are often found in these shallow waters close to the shore, the sharks have learned how to attack laterally, rather than ambush from below.

From Salon

It did not appear the hackers “moved laterally” within the company systems, they added.

From Washington Times

On Sunday, the little chopper rose to a height of 5m before speeding off laterally for 50m - half the length of a football field.

From BBC