sideways
Example Sentences
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Kashkari categorized the labor market as decent, but mostly moving sideways.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
“Core inflation is moving sideways or ticking up,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026
McAfee shook the hand of a young man who was wearing a sideways cap.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
In a 4-4-2 shape, the defending side are well placed to stop forward and sideways movements because of their two flat lines of four.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
They were caught in the green light, curved around my legs staring at the standing form, ears cocked and heads turned sideways while they studied it.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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