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sideways

[sahyd-weyz] / ˈsaɪdˌweɪz /


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After 16 wickets fell on day one, another 17 came on Friday on a devilishly difficult surface for batting - an alarming amount of uneven bounce has been added to the sideways movement.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Nereyda quickly turned her phone sideways and hit record.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

National Home Price Index today is expected to show home values continuing to move sideways.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The weekly chart highlights a prolonged sideways trading range between the round $20 and $30 levels.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

I quickly reach from the bus steps to steady her and together we tumble sideways onto the dirt road.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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