skidded

Example Sentences

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The victims' vehicle, which was leading an official convoy of five cars, skidded off the road and plunged into a ravine, he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Back in April, the S&P 500 skidded to the edge of bear-market territory, defined as a drop of 20% or more.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Stocks in Europe and Asia skidded; the two regions are more exposed to Middle Eastern energy supply disruptions than the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

It reportedly skidded off the runway and hit vehicles on a nearby motorway.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

When I arrived, I lunged through the wide doorway and skidded to a stop.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia