sideways
Example Sentences
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When a U.S. competitor crosses the finish line and skids to a sideways stop, she soon has a teammate there to greet her with a hug.
From Los Angeles Times
Since August, the stock has largely traded sideways following a 64% run up from April.
From Barron's
I was looking at her sideways, worrying a lot.
From Literature
“Geopolitical risks, central bank buying, and a softer dollar provide support, while this week’s U.S. nonfarm payrolls, CPI, and U.S.-Iran talks could break the sideways trend,” the research strategist says.
The truck slid sideways for twenty feet, then came to an abrupt stop against something hard.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
