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
In recent days, those same energy shares skidded when it appeared the conflict might be resolved sooner.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
It reportedly skidded off the runway and hit vehicles on a nearby motorway.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
We were nearly home, only a mile from Buck’s Peak, when Shawn cranked the wheel and the car skidded on the ice.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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