rudder

Example Sentences

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A nation without stories is a boat without a rudder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

As you observe their big goofy head navigate toward the stick you threw in the river, you’ll notice their otter tail serving as their rudder as they swim back to you.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2025

Mangione’s Twitter/X account is a kaleidoscopic fever dream with no clear ideological rudder.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2024

The group found damage to its hull, propeller and rudder, but the Ruby was still deemed “seaworthy”.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2024

If he held the rudder at an acute angle, the boat would gradually work its way to the opposite shore.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig