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lateral

[lat-er-uhl] / ˈlæt ər əl /
ADJECTIVE
of, at, from, or to a side
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Traditional cyber-espionage requires large teams working through reconnaissance, system mapping, vulnerability identification and lateral movement.

From The Wall Street Journal

He tries to measure “lateral thinking and processing speed,” he says, traits that can lead to strong gains.

From The Wall Street Journal

By keeping the tires more squarely in contact with the road, the anti-roll system extracts higher thresholds of mechanical grip and lateral stability.

From The Wall Street Journal

Employees under top managers were 40% more likely to make lateral moves and earn 13% more seven years later, the study shows.

From The Wall Street Journal

As he manages his own amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, actor Eric Dane is also advocating for the continuation of the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act, which is set to expire in 2026.

From Los Angeles Times