sideways

Example Sentences

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That would signal that the index might finally be ready to start moving higher again after months of going sideways, as MarketWatch reported last week.

From MarketWatch

Collectively, the team's defence, which has kept opposition shuttling sideways for the past year, was suddenly full of creaks and creases for Scotland to exploit.

From BBC

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